1. FC Magdeburg must pay for fans' misconduct

The burning of pyrotechnics by its supporters has once again cost second-division soccer club 1. FC Magdeburg a lot of money. The sports court of the German Football Association (DFB) sentenced the former European Cup winners to a fine of 23,700 euros because several fires were set off during the first round DFB Cup match at OFC Kickers Offenbach (1:2). The DFB cited the burning of smoke pots and Bengal flares throughout the match as the reason for the fine. The FCM can use 7,900 euros for safety and violence prevention measures. The verdict is not yet final.