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FC St. Pauli preseason wrap‑up and Hamburg player ties

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FC St. Pauli preseason wrap‑up and LGBTQ solidarity Hamburg player ties

Marcel Rapp’s rebuilding preseason project entered its final preseason phase stage in July, with the squad late July as St. Pauli wrapped up a training camp in Flachau, Austria. Flachau. The women’s side recorded a 4‑1 victory over AFC Bournemouth in a test match, while the U23 squad saw several arrivals and departures. Rapp praised the squads’ development and clarified that defender Ceesay’s injury, first feared serious, proved to be minor. The club confirmed the signing of 33‑year‑old forward Branimir Hrgota, continuing St. Pauli’s habit Hrgota and continued to monitor the fitness of adding experienced attackers. New arrivals newcomers Sam Klein missed the first session due to an adductor issue, while and Adam Dzwigala participated at reduced intensity because of recent muscle concerns. Dzwigala. A club podcast highlighted Polish winger Arkadiusz Pyrka, noting his 511 sprints, 10.47 km per match and top speed of 35.37 km/h last season. Rapp gave Pyrka a “Power‑Ansage”, emphasising his Pyrka’s work rate and goal‑scoring ambition as St. Pauli open ahead of the 2. Bundesliga campaign opener on 9 August against Fürth. The preview also referenced the upcoming meeting with 1. FC Heidenheim and the stadium expansion in Heidenheim. Former HSV sport director Jonas Boldt praised St. Pauli’s management as a model for German clubs, citing Pauli reiterated its clear strategy amid social‑media pressures. Rapp reported a positive training camp, lauding the pitch, food and accommodation, and the squad’s resilience after a 1‑4 friendly loss, noting only one injury. Team‑building activities such as board games were said to strengthen squad cohesion. Preseason fixtures remain unchanged, featuring friendlies against Gorica, Bournemouth, Arminia Bielefeld and ATSV Scharmbeck, plus a DFB‑Pokal first‑round tie with SV Meppen. Rapp will continue to employ flexible formations while aiming commitment to avoid relegation and push for promotion. Following the vehicle attack on Berlin’s CSD parade on 26 July, FC St. Pauli issued a statement condemning the violence and expressing solidarity with the LGBTQI+ community. The club announced it will rights, planning to display a rainbow, skull or Progress‑Pride rainbow‑themed flag at the upcoming Hamburg CSD, reinforcing its historic commitment to diversity and prompting local authorities to review security measures for Pride Week. CSD. An analysis of the 2. Liga showed a strong Hamburg connection, with twelve Hamburg‑born players active in the division, only one of whom – Faride Alidou – is currently on St. Pauli’s roster.

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  1. 2026-07-27 07:06 UTC FC St. Pauli preseason wrap‑up and Hamburg player ties
  2. 2026-07-26 14:28 UTC FC St. Pauli preseason and LGBTQ solidarity
  3. 2026-07-25 19:02 UTC FC St. Pauli preseason and leadership focus

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