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Interfestation for Kirk-Posts: BVB boss defends NMECHA
28.09.2025 – 5:16 p.m.Reading time: 2 min.
Felix Nmecha had caused a sensation with social media posts for the right activist and was sharpened. Now Sebastian Kehl has commented on the behavior of BVB professional – With clear words.
Sebastian Kehl has protected Felix Nmecha after his social media contribution to the death of US activist Charlie Kirk. In the “current sports studio” of the ZDF, Borussia Dortmund’s sports director commented on the incident and emphasized that the club had spoken to the player – but you don’t check its channels.
“In the end, these are still independent people who still have a free opinion,” said Kehl. At the same time, he emphasized that everyone also knew about the responsibility of a club. Therefore, the topic was “clearly discussed” with NMECHA.
The 24-year-old had spoke up after Kirks’s death via Instagram. In his post, he expressed his grief. As a result, there was criticism that Kirk was considered a central figure of the American right and achieved an audience of millions with podcasts and appearances.
Kehl made it clear that NMECHA then clearly distanced itself from many views of Kirks. “First of all, it is true that Felix condolized. But he also immediately posted that he definitely does not share a lot of positions from Kirk, but only expressed his condolences to the family,” said Kehl.
As Kehl further explained, there were talks with NMECHA – also together with managing director Lars Ricken. The club dealt intensively with the topic because it did not only provide discussions internally, but also among fans. “But in the end, of course, Felix also has his personal opinion in one place or another, which he can have calm,” said Kehl.
Ultimately, it was not about supporting Kirks, but showing his sympathy to the relatives. From the club’s point of view, the matter is complete.