This archive report was first published on 12 June 2020.
On June 12, 2020, Borussia Moenchengladbach found themselves at the center of a controversy after an avalanche of racist comments flooded their website and social media platforms.
The club's decision to join other German teams in showing support for the 'Black Lives Matter' movement had sparked a strong reaction from some of their fans.
As part of their anti-racism efforts, the club had posted a video featuring players from Borussia Dortmund, Schalke, and Cologne, as well as their own French striker Marcus Thuram, who had become the first player in Germany to take a knee in protest against the death of George Floyd.
However, the club was left 'flabbergasted' by the racist comments that followed, with some fans calling for the club to be ashamed of their actions.
Responding to the backlash, the club issued a statement asking members who did not share their values to terminate their membership.
With over 150,000 members, the club's decision to take a stand against racism has sparked a heated debate in the football community.
