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German politician calls for abandonment of Cup final after pyrotechnics

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 7:41 PM

Last updated Jun 16, 2026

German politician calls for abandonment of Cup final after pyrotechnics

Summary

A German politician stated that the German Cup final between Bayern Munich and VfB Stuttgart should have been abandoned due to extensive use of pyrotechnics by fans. The match, held on May 23 at Berlin's Olympic Stadium, was paused briefly for smoke but ultimately concluded with Bayern winning 3-0. Herbert Reul, interior minister of North Rhine-Westphalia, expressed disbelief that the match continued and criticized the lack of decisive action against fan violence. Safety measures at football matches will be further discussed in an upcoming conference. Previous talks on stadium safety made little progress on actionable proposals.

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By the Numbers

•Bayern Munich defeated VfB Stuttgart 3-0 in the Cup final.
•Match paused for smoke from pyrotechnics used by fans.
•Herbert Reul criticized the decision to continue the match.
•Safety at football matches will be reviewed in upcoming ministerial conference.
•Previous meetings lacked concrete safety proposals.

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7:41 PMYahoo Sports — Politician on pyrotechnics: Cup final should have been abandoned

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A German politician has said the German Cup final between Bayern Munich and VfB Stuttgart should have been abandoned after fans from both camps made use of large amounts of pyrotechnics during the second half. The May 23 match in Berlin's Olympic Stadium was halted for a few minutes due to the smoke but it was then completed, with Bayern winning 3-0.
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