Borussia Dortmund's Felix Nmecha and the question of religion

Felix Nmecha's renewed use of the "Crowns down celebration" — where a crown is pretended to be removed from someone's head and placed at Jesus' feet — has sparked a reaction from Borussia Dortmund's official supporters' group.

"Faith does not justify exclusion. Faith does not justify division. Borussia Dortmund is a club for everyone," read a statement after the Bundesliga club beat Elversberg , a game in which Nmecha scored twice. Nmecha's first documented "Crowns down celebration" was at the 2026 World Cup , for which "The King's Return" campaign was launched.

"In the past, the the Borussia Dortmund supporters club has deliberately refrained from commenting on sports-related issues and the athletic performance of individual players. We remain committed to this approach," the statement continued.

"However, when it comes to our club's values, discrimination, and the question of what view of humanity is fostered within and around Borussia Dortmund, we cannot and will not remain silent."

The fan club states their issue is not with Nmecha being a devout Christian, but rather his public support for "The King's Return" campaign, which the supporters club said "gives us cause to reassess the situation."

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