From neo-nazi to soccer coach for refugees | DW Documentary

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A former far-right extremist now coaches a soccer team of young refugees. As a coach and mentor, he helps them build a sense of community and settle into their new home.

Thomas Eichstätt, known to everyone as "Eichi,” used to be deeply involved in the far-right scene in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Today, he volunteers in the small town of Torgelow as the coach of FC Pio.
Many of the young players he…

A former far-right extremist now coaches a soccer team of young refugees. As a coach and mentor, he helps them build a sense of community and settle into their new home.

Thomas Eichstätt, known to everyone as "Eichi,” used to be deeply involved in the far-right scene in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Today, he volunteers in the small town of Torgelow as the coach of FC Pio.
Many of the young players he…

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