The disgraceful posters of Bayern fans against Hoffenheim's patron Dietmar Hopp almost led to the game being abandoned. FCB boss Rummenigge made a remarkable speech afterwards.
- FC Bayern wins 6-0 (4-0) at TSG Hoffenheim
- In the second half, the game was about to be canceled due to posters against Dietmar Hopp
- FCB boss Karl-Heinz Rummenigge's statement on the events in their wording
Munich - There have never been such scenes in the Bundesliga . The last 13 minutes in the game between TSG Hoffenheim and FC Bayern * on match day 24 were like a leisure kick among friends in the park. After the Bayern supporters' campaign, both teams had agreed on a non-aggression pact with the vile poster against TSG patron Dietmar Hopp in the second half and a 15-minute break. FCB coach Hansi Flick also played a special role.
In the final phase of the game, the TSG and Bayern stars * only pushed the ball back and forth until the 90 minutes were over and referee Christian Dingert whistled the game. Then everyone involved showed solidarity with Hopp . FCB boss Karl-Heinz Rummenigge found a remarkable word after the memorable game. The statements of the CEO of FC Bayern * in the wording .
FC Bayern: poster against Hopp - Rummenigges speech after the Hoffenheim scandal in the wording
Mr. Rummenigge, was that the stronger protest today than a game abandonment?
Karl-Heinz Rummenigge: “I think that was the right reaction today. It was an idea of the players in consultation with the referee. There is a certain procedure that the DFB has specified and what I think is right. I think the way the players did it in the last ten minutes is an absolute sign! I am deeply ashamed of Bayern for these chaos. And I can only say one thing, the moment has come, at the latest today, when the whole Bundesliga, the DFB, the DFL have to take common steps against these chaos . That is the ugly face of football . I am deeply ashamed of Dietmar Hopp , who is a very fine man of honor who made sure that not only football, but all sport in this region got a positive face. I apologized to him, although there is no excuse for what happened in the curve. That is the very ugly face of Bayern Munich in a game that was actually a great game from our team and that took this exit, for which there is no excuse at all. I have to say very clearly: We have had all the events filmed, we will act with all severity, really with all severity against the people who have discredited FC Bayern today and they will be held accountable at the end of the day. "
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Today's sign as a protest against the insults and abuse against Dietmar Hopp. How can you continue to fight homophobia and racism in the future?
FC Bayern: poster against Hopp - Rummenigges speech after the Hoffenheim scandal in the wording
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Rummenigge: “The Bundesliga , the DFB and all clubs have always done this exemplary. We all have to stand together now, we've closed our eyes for far too long in relation to what happened in certain short periods. We have allowed far too much and a rethink must take place today. I have to act against it with all the intelligence and clarity and strength that football has. I think it's good that the game was played the way it was played in the end. It was an absolute wad for the fans of FC Bayern Munich ! "
They stood alongside Dietmar Hopp in solidarity. How did you experience him? What did he say to you? How does he perceive all these things?
Rummenigge: “Of course Dietmar Hopp was totally emotional. If you are insulted with such a choice of words, you can understand that. Then I told him I can only apologize for what happened. But at the same time, I am also convinced that today in our republic, there is a rethink not only against Dietmar Hopp . He's not the only one who has been so insulted. We have to be careful that football does not lead us into anything that it should not belong to. Football is such a nice game that we all enjoy. But when I see something like today, I have to say I'm shocked and no longer have fun. "
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What exactly can you do, Mr. Rummenigge?
Rummenigge: “These people, as they presented themselves today, have not lost in a football stadium. Absolutely nothing anymore! "
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