Chemnitzer FC of the German third division have sacked club captain Daniel Frahn for displaying his support for neo-Nazi groups.
The 32-year-old had missed Saturday’s game against Hallescher FC after picking up an injury and subsequently watched the match alongside members of Chemnitzer’s far-right fanbase, Kaotic Chemnitz, who are known for their neo-Nazi affiliation.
The city of Chemnitz itself has had various problems with far-right violence, with riots in 2018 leaving several injured.
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In a bid to distance themselves from any involvement with the aforementioned movements, the club have parted ways with Frahn and via a statement on their website said they will ‘will continue to act consistently against any anti-constitutional ideas and their sympathisers’.