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A fan wishes Robin Gosens dead. A few days later, the Union Berlin professional recognized the man at the home game against VfL Wolfsburg. The national player speaks openly about the hatred on social media – and what he wants from German society.
Robin Gosens is known for raising his voice – including in this personal case. It’s about two scenes from Union Berlin’s last two Bundesliga games. After the narrow win against VfL Wolfsburg, Gosens runs to the stadium exit “beaming with joy,” as he writes on LinkedIn: “I open the door and see a few fans who want to take photos. Gladly. Even better after a win. I walk down the line to a young man who also asks me for a photo, but seems somehow familiar. But I can’t figure out where from.”
A little later on the way home, “something clicked,” Gosens continues. The same young man had wished him dead a few days earlier, after the catch-up game at 1. FSV Mainz 05, when Gosens had scored the important goal to make it 1-1. Gosens suspects he made a “wrong face” during the fan protests. His family should “perish with me. We don’t need people like you in this world,” said the left-back, repeating the wording of the message.
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Gosens recognized the man because he looked closely at the profiles of senders of such hate messages. The face remained in his memory – and the encounter in front of the Alte Försterei raised questions: “What kind of people are they who wish you death on social media, only to ask you for a photo five days later because they are ‘bigger?’ “Are you a fan?” wrote Gosens.
Gosens sees “far too much hate” in society
Public figures in particular are increasingly confronted with insults and frustration from others on social media. “Our society is currently moving in the direction that people’s envy is literally eating them up,” said Gosens. The result is hatred, far too much hate.
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That’s why the national player appeals: “It’s about everyday interaction. It’s about me tapping the guy on the train and telling him I think his outfit is great, instead of turning away and being jealous that I can’t afford it.” Such people should be role models, motivation and drive , instead of expressing resentment towards them.
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“Maybe this is all easier said than done and maybe I’m imagining scenes that are unrealistic. But in my world, a compliment is something very simple and incredibly appreciative,” Gosens concluded his thought.
