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.