Wisła Kraków After Nowa Huta Tragedy: Zero Tolerance for Violence

Following the tragic death of a 36-year-old man in Nowa Huta, Wisła Kraków has strongly condemned all acts of violence and rejected collective responsibility for individual actions.

Condemnation of Violence

Following the tragic incident in Nowa Huta resulting in the death of a 36-year-old man, Wisła Kraków firmly condemned all acts of violence and aggression, while objecting to the automatic attribution of responsibility to the entire White Star community for the actions of specific individuals.

Statement of TS Wisła Kraków S.A.

In connection with public materials and commentary suggesting the involvement of individuals associated with Wisła Kraków in the tragedy, the club strongly condemned all violence, while opposing the automatic linking of the club and its community to individual actions. The use of club names, colors, symbols, or expressed sympathy does not constitute representation of the club.

The Distinction Between Fandom and Crime

Violence has nothing to do with supporting a team and cannot be justified by tribalism, group attachment, colors, neighborhoods, or ideology. Anyone who commits violence, attacks others, intimidates, steals, or participates in street brawls excludes themselves from the Wisła Kraków community and lacks the moral right to be called a fan.

Call for Systemic Action

Such tragedies demand deep reflection across the football environment regarding stolen club symbols, assaults, and street fights often masked as rivalries. Solving this problem requires united, coordinated action from clubs, organizers, sports associations, players, honest fans, media, public institutions, and state law enforcement authorities.

Protection of the Club Community

Individuals breaking the law act solely on their own responsibility, entirely contrary to the values of Wisła Kraków. The club comprises hundreds of thousands of honest fans, athletes, employees, and families, and will not permit the community to be identified with the unlawful actions of single individuals.

Cooperation with Authorities

Until proceedings by competent authorities conclude, the club will not provide further commentary, awaiting official findings from the Police and prosecutor’s office while remaining ready to cooperate as permitted by law. The club reiterated its clear position of zero tolerance for any manifestations of violence.