Game over – Ein Überblick über die Bandbreite konfliktbedingter Spielabbrüche im deutschen Amateurfußball

Abstract

Game Over – An Overview of the Range of Conflict-Related Match Abandonments in German Grassroots Football
When conflicts arise during a match to such an extent that play can no longer continue, this undoubtedly represents the worst-case scenario in organized (football) sports. Statistically speaking, this occurs only very rarely; nevertheless, match cancellations due to violence and discrimination are a recurring concern not only for clubs and associations but also for the media. Despite the great interest, there is hardly any systematic knowledge regarding the specific circumstances underlying these events. This article therefore aims to shed light on both the extent and the nature and circumstances of such incidents.

Keywords: match abandonment, amateur football, sports jurisdiction, violence, German Football Association

Bibliography: Vester, Thaya: Game over – Ein Überblick über die Bandbreite konfliktbedingter Spielabbrüche im deutschen Amateurfußball, FuG – Zeitschrift für Fußball und Gesellschaft, 1-2025, pp. 50-64.