You could not miss it.
Fog engulfed the playing surface in Berlin as Bayern Munich defeated VfB Stuttgart 3-0 in the DFB-Pokal, but the game was disturbed by heavy pyro usage from both fan groups.
For Bayern Munich supervisory board member Uli Hoeneß, both fan bases went too far.
“The game was of course great, the result was great, but what the spectators, on both sides, did was outrageous. They completely ruined the game. My wife told me they couldn’t see anything on TV for a long time. I also have
problems with my eyes; I couldn’t see anything at all in parts of the second half. And if the spectators think that’s their way of celebrating, then I’m out. The clubs, the DFB and the politicians must take firm action so that such outrageous behavior doesn’t happen again,” Hoeneß said (as captured by @iMiaSanMia).
As expected, the DFB has launched an investigation into the incident (via @iMiaSanMia):
The DFB has launched an investigation into last night’s pyro displays and protests by Bayern and Stuttgart fans, as confirmed by the association to the @dpa. Both clubs are facing potential severe penalties.
“We welcome a vibrant fan culture. However, that must not lead to the stands deciding on game interruptions or even game cancellations,” states the DFB.
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