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Freiburg coach criticizes fans after tennis ball protest against Leverkusen

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 19, 2026, 10:05 AM

Last updated Oct 19, 2026

Freiburg coach criticizes fans after tennis ball protest against Leverkusen

Summary

Freiburg head coach Julian Schuster criticized fans for a tennis ball protest during their 2-1 defeat at Bayer Leverkusen on October 15, 2026. The game was briefly interrupted as fans expressed discontent with restrictions on materials at matches, impacting the usual fan culture. Schuster stated that while he supports protests, interrupting the game is unacceptable. The club hopes to engage with fans on these issues, but no changes to fan policies at Leverkusen are anticipated for future matches.

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By the Numbers

•Freiburg lost 2-1 to Bayer Leverkusen on October 15, 2026.
•Tennis balls were thrown onto the pitch in protest of fan restrictions.
•Schuster emphasized that influencing the game with protests is unacceptable.
•Freiburg fans seek engagement over club policies regarding fan materials.
•Bayer Leverkusen currently plans no changes to their fan restrictions.

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10:05 AMYahoo Sports — Freiburg coach Julian Schuster criticises the club’s fans following tennis ball protest

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Freiburg head coach Julian Schuster has criticised the club’s fans following a tennis ball protest during their 2-1 away defeat at Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga last Sunday. Schuster was alrea...
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