Panthers Wrocław statement regarding the situation during game in Vienna

During a recent European League Of Football game, there was a racist incident involving a supporter of our club, which was directed at a close relative of one of our players. We are shocked by what happened and we immediately decided that the fan who uttered the words related to the racial insult is banned for life from all Panthers Wrocław games played in Wrocław and we will also ask the other European League Of Football clubs for the same ban.

At the same time, we would like to once again apologize to our player and his loved ones to whom these words, which should never have been uttered, were directed. We guarantee that this was an isolated incident and this type of situation in no way reflects the views of the players, staff and supporters of the club.

As a club, we set as our key goals the promotion of equality and respect regardless of race, orientation, or views, and with people of different nationalities in our ranks, this is especially important to us. These are also the values we pass on to all children and young people who train at our club, and this is also what we expect from the fans in the stands. Football is a family that knows no boundaries, and based on these values we will continue to develop our club.

Signed by:

Michał Latoś,
President of Panthers Wrocław

Dave Christensen,
Head Coach Panthers Wrocław