After Bayern fans twice unfurled banners that crudely insulted Hoffenheim financial backer Dietmar Hopp, the players first stopped playing and then spent the rest of the match time juggling the ball to each other:
Bayern and Hoffenheim players protesting Bayern fans who unveiled hateful banners towards Hoffenheim's owner. Surreal scenes.pic.twitter.com/fJITNyj3Du
— Across the Pond (@acrossthepond) February 29, 2020
Here's some more background on the abuse aimed at Hopp.
[Via Twitter]
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