Human Nature And Futball

Soccer has its own rules of etiquette, and it was one of the things that attracted me to the sport.

Berlin 12/14/2024

We are better than that.

The Ugly

With the game in stoppage time and Union pushing, Patrick Drewes was hit by what appeared to be a cigarette lighter, with the refree ordering the players off the pitch. 

The Beauty

When they returned, both sides kicked the ball between themselves until the clock wound down, apparently in agreement not to attack after the incident.

It was also a subtle message to the fans.

Wir sind besser als das