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1. FC Köln Fans Sell Stadium Turf and Memorabilia After Bundesliga Promotion

Following a celebratory pitch invasion, fans listed pieces of turf, net fragments, and a goalkeeper’s water bottle online, with prices tied to club history.

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Overview

  • Fans stormed the Müngersdorfer Stadion pitch after 1. FC Köln's 4:0 victory over 1. FC Kaiserslautern secured their promotion to the Bundesliga.
  • Pieces of stadium turf, goal net fragments, and Marvin Schwäbe's water bottle from the match are being sold on Kleinanzeigen, with prices ranging from €1 to €1,948, referencing the club's founding year.
  • The online listings feature humorously worded descriptions, emphasizing the items' connection to the club's historic promotion match.
  • A 1. FC Köln spokesperson declined further comment on the memorabilia sales, while the stadium operator confirmed the turf has been cleaned and will be fully replaced after summer concerts.
  • Similar fan-driven sales of stadium turf and nets were observed a week earlier following Hamburger SV's promotion to the Bundesliga.