Gothenburg School Vandalized in Football Fan War
A Gothenburg school is covered in graffiti from football fan conflicts. Parents say authorities have done nothing despite months of complaints. The vandalism features insults between IFK Göteborg and GAIS supporters.
Parents at Flatås School in Gothenburg are furious. The school building is covered in graffiti after months of conflict between football supporters.
Several parents contacted both the principal and Gothenburg city officials. No action has been taken despite complaints dating back to before summer.
Anna Ropel, the school's assistant principal, confirmed the ongoing issue. She said the school filed a service request about the vandalism before summer break.
Flatås School in Västra Frölunda underwent multiple renovations in recent years. The latest renovation concluded with a grand celebration. The red facade stayed clean only briefly before graffiti appeared.
Parent Jenny Nyass described how the situation exploded over one weekend. The vandalism grew worse during summer vacation. Tags now cover walls, ceilings, and the inner courtyard.
Nyass called it the worst graffiti she has seen. She previously lived in Majorna, a Gothenburg neighborhood known for its street art culture.
The graffiti clearly relates to the rivalry between IFK Göteborg and GAIS. These are two major football clubs in the city. Most tags contain insults and profanities exchanged between supporter groups.
This represents an ongoing word war between football fans. The conflict has turned school property into a battleground for territorial disputes.
Local authorities appear slow to respond despite clear damage to public property. The situation raises questions about prioritizing children's learning environments over football rivalries.