German police reported that 1,446 people were injured at football matches during the last season, according to data released on Friday. The figure includes injuries sustained by fans, players, and security personnel across various competitions in Germany. A file photo from a Bundesliga match between FC Augsburg and VfB Stuttgart at Millerntor Stadium shows Stuttgart fans setting off pyrotechnics in the visitors' section, highlighting ongoing safety concerns at stadiums.
Authorities have not specified the breakdown of injuries by league or match type, but the statistics underscore the challenges of managing crowd safety at professional football events in the country.
