FC Bayern and St. Pauli Unite Against Racism in DFL Action Day Match

As part of the international weeks against racism, both teams will wear special jerseys promoting anti-racism messages, with Bayern coach Vincent Kompany spotlighting systemic challenges and personal resilience.

• FC Bayern and FC St. Pauli will play in Munich today, wearing jerseys with anti-racism slogans, as part of the DFL action day 'Together! Stop Hate. Be a Team.'
• Bayern’s jersey features the slogan 'Rot gegen Rassismus,' while St. Pauli’s reads 'Kein Platz für Rassismus,' emphasizing their shared commitment to combating racism.
• Coach Vincent Kompany highlighted the societal dangers of racism, particularly its impact on children who feel they lack equal opportunities, leading to frustration and broader societal issues.
• Kompany underscored the lack of diversity in leadership roles as a barrier to addressing systemic racism, advocating for inclusive decision-making processes.
• Drawing from personal experience, Kompany shared how his upbringing instilled resilience and a drive to work harder to overcome racial challenges.

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