Alexander Blessin receives financial punishment from DFB after complaints against Badstübner

FC St coach. Pauli, Alexander Blessin, was fined 10 thousand euros by the Deutscher Fußball-Bund (DFB) for unsportsmanlike conduct. The decision of the German entity’s sports court was announced this Wednesday and is now final. The 52-year-old coach questioned the impartiality of referee Florian Badstübner after the 1-2 defeat against SC Freiburg, in a match valid for the Bundesliga. The statements took place in an interview with the DAZN channel shortly after the final whistle.

Blessin’s criticisms came at a time of tension in the fight against relegation. The St. Pauli took the lead, but suffered a comeback with two goals from Igor Matanovic, a former club player. The coach received a yellow card during the confrontation for complaints and then stated that his team did not play against 11 opponents, but against 12, including the referee. Ele also mentioned questionable situations before the first goal conceded and the referee’s behavior when applying the card.

Coach’s immediate reactions after the match

Alexander Blessin expressed regret for his chosen words during the press conference that followed the game. Ele admitted that the comment was not the most appropriate and attributed it to the heat of the moment, when a lot was at stake for the team. Mesmo thus, the coach remained focused on the importance of the match and the need for emotional control on the sidelines of the field.

The episode took place at the Millerntor-Stadion, home of St. Pauli, in a recent match of the 2025/2026 season of Bundesliga. The result left the club in a delicate position in the table, intensifying the pressure in the final stretch of the competition. Blessin highlighted that emotion is part of football, but recognized that certain phrases go beyond acceptable limits.

• The yellow card received by the coach during the argument with the referee.
• The three contested situations before Freiburg’s first goal.
• The judge’s smile when applying the punishment, considered disrespectful by the coach.

Details of the punishment imposed by the dfb

The DFB considered that Blessin’s statements cast doubt on the impartiality of referee Florian Badstübner. The sports court analyzed the post-game speeches and classified the case as unsportsmanlike conduct. The fine of 10 thousand euros was imposed immediately, with no possibility of further appeal.

The process was opened shortly after the game, with the German entity’s control committee acting quickly. The decision reinforces the federation’s rules on respect for field authorities and the limits of public criticism. Casos similar to Bundesliga usually result in financial sanctions to maintain the standard of professional conduct.

Context of the defeat and position of st pauli

The St. Pauli was looking for important points in the fight against relegation, but saw victory slip away in the final minutes against SC Freiburg. The team led the score with a goal from Yuya Suzuki, but suffered a comeback with goals from Matanovic. The referee’s performance became the main point of debate in the locker room and in the local press.

The coach acknowledged that the yellow card he received was deserved for the way he challenged the decisions. Apesar despite regretting his words, he did not completely remove his complaints about specific moves in the match. The team is now preparing for the next match away from home, against Union Berlin.

FC St Pauli match schedule

The Hamburg club faces a decisive sequence in the coming weeks. The calendar includes direct duels that could define their stay in the German first division.

The next match will be on Sunday, April 5th, at 3:30 pm, against Union Berlin, away from home. Then the St. Pauli hosts Bayern from Munique on Saturday, April 11 at 6:30 p.m. The agenda continues with the duel against 1. FC Köln, at home, on Friday, April 17th, at 8:30 pm. Timetables follow the local German standard.

The team still has commitments against 1. FC Heidenheim, away from home, and against 1. FSV Mainz 05, again at Millerntor. The board and technical committee work to maintain collective focus and avoid new external distractions.

Emotional control measures in German football

High pressure situations at Bundesliga generate strong reactions from coaches and players. The DFB closely monitors statements that could compromise the integrity of the game or disrespect referees. Sanções financial resources are common to curb verbal excesses in post-game interviews.

Blessin, who has experience in different European leagues, has already demonstrated his leadership ability in difficult times. The club supports the coach’s work and hopes that the episode will serve to reinforce self-control in fierce disputes. The season still has several challenges in store for St. Pauli in the fight for permanence.

The case reinforces the debate about the balance between passion for sport and respect for the rules. The German federation maintains a firm stance to preserve the credibility of the competitions. Treinadores and teams closely monitor this type of outcome to adjust future conduct.