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Referee Stands By Early Red in Bayern’s 5-1 Win Over Hoffenheim as Kompany Apologizes

Hoffenheim leaders denounce the penalty and dismissal as a clear mistake.

Serie A Introduces Live VAR Explanations for 2025-26 Season