Overview

• A Heidelberg judge heard the case on Friday as agent Roger Wittmann seeks to overturn TSG Hoffenheim’s stadium ban.
• TSG chiefs Frank Briel and Andreas Schicker justified the ban by alleging insults toward chairman Jörg Albrecht, with additional derogatory remarks reported in German media that Wittmann disputes.
• Wittmann submitted a cease‑and‑desist declaration promising not to repeat such remarks without conceding the allegations.
• The court urged both sides to pursue a settlement by Monday evening and signaled a decision is likely next week if no agreement is reached.
• Representing several TSG players including Tim Lemperle and Fisnik Asllani, Wittmann seeks access to his stadium box and the Zuzenhausen training center, while major backer Dietmar Hopp has publicly criticized the club leadership’s move.