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TSV 1860 President Gernot Mang Condemns Bayern Ultras’ Banner, Will Not Seek Legal Action

The display followed a recent dispute over whether Bayern president Herbert Hainer snubbed Mang at a Bavarian football gathering.

Overview

  • Bayern supporters unfurled the banner during Saturday’s 6–2 home win over Freiburg at the Allianz Arena, targeting Mang by name.
  • The message read “Respekt muss MANG sich verdienen” and included a derogatory slur, according to reports and images from the match.
  • Speaking before 1860’s 2–0 home victory over Saarbrücken on Sunday, Mang said he felt personally insulted and called the tone beneath respect.
  • Mang said he would not pursue legal steps and indicated he intended to rise above the provocation.
  • Hainer said he greeted Mang but did not recognize him at the prior event and expressed surprise at the criticism; no club measures have been announced.