On Sunday, May 22, 2022, at around 3:00 PM, a friendly match took place on the football field in Thailen.
During the football match, there were scuffles between both teams, which is why the referee had to abandon the game in the 57th minute.
During the scuffle, chaotic scenes occurred, during which a player from the away team (from Merzig/Fitten) swung and delivered a targeted headbutt to the nose bridge of a player from the home team. The victim was seriously injured from the headbutt (suspected cheekbone fracture and concussion).
Furthermore, there were incidents of offensive remarks between the opposing teams and/or spectators.
Due to the altercation, a total of three emergency vehicles from the Nordsaarland and Merzig police departments were required.
The parties involved now expect corresponding criminal proceedings.
