Ultrà Sankt Pauli reports sexual and physical violence within fan group

The Ultrà Sankt Pauli fan group has publicly disclosed multiple instances of sexual, physical, and psychological violence, as well as abuse of power, occurring within its own ranks. In response to these findings, the group has issued lifetime bans to several members.

In a detailed statement, the group acknowledged that the subculture of ultra fans can create environments that facilitate abusive behavior and hinder its investigation. They specifically cited factors such as power imbalances, a problematic understanding of masculinity, and a culture of extreme loyalty and performance as structural deficits that contributed to these incidents.

The group, which is the largest and most influential active fan organization for the German football club FC St. Pauli, stated they are working to restructure their awareness frameworks to better protect victims and prevent future occurrences. It remains unclear how the club's management will respond or what legal consequences may follow.