Brutal brawl at Cologne Central Station

Quelle: SAT.1 NRW (Glomex)

At Cologne Central Station, there is a brutal brawl between hooligans from Schalke 04 and Borussia Dortmund. The video shows a policeman defending himself with pepper spray as the violence escalates. The confrontation highlights the deep-rooted rivalry between the fan groups, which often has more than just sporting reasons. Experts emphasize that such conflicts are also linked to identity and regional pride. In this case, the violence injured a policewoman. To prevent future outbreaks of violence, clubs and security forces should develop prevention programs together.