Following the club’s donation, the FC St. Pauli fan club speaker council and fan projects have now also supported Diversero’s ‘Sports Free’ campaign with a generous donation of 2,500 euros. This gesture impressively shows how strongly the FC St. Pauli fan community stands behind the support of queer athletes in professional sport.
‘The support of the fans is invaluable,’ explained Marcus Urban, co-founder of Diversero. ‘The fact that the FC St. Pauli fan community is so actively committed to ‘Sports Free’ is an immensely important signal for all players and athletes. It shows that the values of diversity and inclusion are not only lived in the club, but also in the entire fan base.’
The donation from the fan club spokesperson council and the FC St. Pauli fan projects underlines the deep commitment of the fan community to diversity and acceptance in sport. This is a strong signal to other fan groups to also stand up for the rights and visibility of queer athletes.
‘We hope that many other fan groups will follow this example,’ Urban continued. ‘The support of fans is crucial to driving change in sport and creating an inclusive sporting world.’
This partnership between the fans of FC St. Pauli and ‘Sports Free’ is a powerful signal to the sports world and society that it is time to stand up for the rights and well-being of all athletes. The campaign shows how fan communities can make a real difference.
