So I was browsing through some articles and came across one on St. Pauli, a German football team. I've heard of them before, but hadn't really read to much in to them, but after searching for more information online I became really intrigued and fascinated by this club. Here is some facts....
1. Based in the St.Pauli quarter of Hamburg.
2. Popular German "Kult" club.
3. Famous for there alternative fan scene, left leaning politics and party atmosphere at games.
4. 1st team in Germany to ban right-wing nationalist activities and displays in its stadium.
5. Fans view themselves as anti-rascist, anti-fascist and anti-sexist.
6. Shows strong support against rascism, sexism, fascism and homophobia.
7. Largest female following in Germany.
8. St Pauli is a worldwide Punk symbol
9. Have more season ticket holders than any other German team.
10. One of the most widely recognised German football teams.
11. Open home matches with AC/DC "Hell's Bell's and closes with Blur "Song 2"
12. Former Club President Corny Littmann is openly gay.
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