Bundesliga 2024-25: Bayern’s Ulreich hit with one-match ban, fine for insult
Back-up Bayern Munich goalkeeper Sven Ulreich was hit with a one-match ban and a 20,000 euro ($22,000) fine on Wednesday for insulting Bayer Leverkusen sporting director Simon Rolfes.
Published : Oct 02, 2024 21:47 IST , Munich, Germany - 1 MIN READ
Bayern Munich’s Sven Ulreich during a match. | Photo Credit: REUTERS
Back-up Bayern Munich goalkeeper Sven Ulreich was hit with a one-match ban and a 20,000 euro ($22,000) fine on Wednesday for insulting Bayer Leverkusen sporting director Simon Rolfes.
The German FA (DFB) sports tribunal handed down the penalty for “blatant unsportsmanlike conduct”.
Ulreich, 36, was filmed yelling a foulmouthed slur at Rolfes from the bench while accusing Leverkusen of wasting time late in Saturday’s 1-1 Bundesliga draw between the sides in Munich.
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Rolfes told reporters on Tuesday he had received an apology from Ulreich and considered the matter settled.
Leverkusen broke through for its maiden German championship last season, ending Bayern’s 11-year title streak. The two sides are the favourites for this year’s title.