After controversial Nmecha post about Kirk: this is how BVB respond | OneFootball

After controversial Instagram posts about the death of Charlie Kirk, Borussia Dortmund seeks a conversation with Felix Nmecha. The club has announced it will resolve the matter.

Borussia Dortmund intends to internally address the controversial Instagram posts by Felix Nmecha. The club informed the SID that they will seek a conversation with the midfielder, but a public statement or punishment is not planned.

The trigger was Nmecha's post following the murder of American influencer Charlie Kirk, a well-known supporter of Donald Trump and founder of the conservative student organization "Turning Point USA." Kirk was shot during a discussion on the campus of Utah Valley University in Utah on Wednesday. He died from his injuries in the hospital.

Nmecha initially wrote: "Rest in peace with God. Such a sad day." He later published a revised version: "May the Lord support the Kirk family with special grace during this time. Jesus is the true way to peace and love." In another, now-deleted post, the 24-year-old wrote: "Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life. Celebrating the murder of a father of two and a husband, a man who peacefully stands for his beliefs and values, is truly evil and shows how much we really need Jesus Christ. May God show grace and open your eyes and hearts in Jesus' name."

BVB contract of Nmecha apparently includes an "Instagram" clause

The posts sparked intense reactions, especially among fans, as Nmecha had previously stood out with Christian-conservative posts perceived as homophobic and anti-queer. In the summer of 2023, he shared content on Instagram that fans deemed problematic, including a post by US far-right extremist Matt Walsh, criticizing the father of a trans child. Nmecha explained at the time: "I am, of course, a Christian, but I love all people. I do not discriminate. I hope the fans will give me the chance to get to know each other and see that I am hopefully a great person."

It is also interesting that Felix Nmecha's contract with BVB reportedly includes an "Instagram clause" according to BILD. This clause stipulates high contractual penalties if he violates the club's core values on social media, which explicitly include the fight against homophobia and transphobia.

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