Bayern Munich board member Max Eberl criticizes Schalke fans for insulting Manuel Neuer

Bayern Munich board member for sport Max Eberl condemned the behavior of Schalke supporters following their Bundesliga match against Bayern Munich on 5 September 2026. During the match at the Veltins-Arena, fans directed whistles and vulgar personal insults toward goalkeeper Manuel Neuer. Eberl expressed that while opposition to a club is expected, the level of verbal abuse targeted at a former Schalke youth academy product was unacceptable. Neuer, who spent 20 years with the club before his career took him to the highest levels of professional football, acknowledged his deep personal ties to the area after the match. Schalke fans have maintained a hostile stance toward the goalkeeper throughout his return visits to Gelsenkirchen. The board has requested that supporters differentiate between standard sporting rivalry and offensive personal language.

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