Football club condemns 'stop the boats' sticker

Yeovil Town FC said it is an "inclusive and welcoming club"

A football club says it does not support or condone an "unauthorised" sticker with its logo and the message "stop the boats".

A picture of the sticker was shared on social media by someone who said they saw it in Germany, where the Euro 2024 competition is being hosted.

The design features the Yeovil Town Football Club (YTFC) logo, as well as the German words "Ausländer Raus", which translate to "foreigners out" in English.

YTFC said it stood "firmly against any form of discrimination, xenophobia, or divisive rhetoric" and added it did "not condone or support this message in any form".

The football club said the use of its logo was "unauthorised"

The club added: "We pride ourselves on being an inclusive and welcoming community that respects all individuals, regardless of their background or nationality."

It said the use of its logo for the sticker was "unauthorised" and it was "taking steps to address this misuse".

"We appreciate the continued support of our fans and community as we work to uphold the values of respect, unity, and diversity," the club said.