# Dortmund fans’ group criticises Nmecha celebration

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/dortmund-fans-group-criticises-nmecha-celebration/
- Published: 2026-11-10T12:48:21+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-10T13:26:45+00:00
- Original publisher: BBC Sport (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cm3696yy9z64o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Football, Sport

## Key points

- Dortmund fans questioned Nmecha’s celebration.
- He denied promoting intolerance or discrimination.
- Ballers in God said it seeks to show respect to everyone.

## Summary

A Borussia Dortmund supporters’ group criticised midfielder Felix Nmecha’s goal celebration, saying it referenced a Christian campaign that it believes discriminates against LGBTQ+ people and conflicts with the club’s commitment to tolerance. Nmecha said the gesture was not intended to promote an organisation or intolerance, while the campaign’s organisers said they aim to share their faith with grace and respect for everyone.

Nmecha pointed to the sky and mimed removing a crown during his two-goal performance in Saturday’s 2-1 win over Elversberg. The gesture was linked by the supporters’ group to Ballers in God’s ‘The King’s Return’ campaign, which it says condemns homosexuality and transgender identity and describes abortion as “Satan’s plan”. Founded by former footballer John Bostock, Ballers in God has high-profile followers including Marc Guehi, Bukayo Saka and Kaka; the debate comes amid other disagreements in football over visible support for LGBTQ+ inclusion.

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