Kovac seeks apology from Danks after touchline clash at DFL-Supercup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 7:42 AM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Borussia Dortmund coach Niko Kovac has requested an apology from Bayern Munich assistant coach Aaron Danks following a verbal confrontation during the DFL-Supercup match on Saturday at Signal Iduna Park. Kovac indicated he understood Danks clearly during the exchange but did not disclose the exact words used. He described Danks's comments as unacceptable and urged him to take responsibility. Bayern Munich won the match 2-1.
- •Kovac and Danks exchanged words during the DFL-Supercup match.
- •Bayern Munich won the match 2-1 against Borussia Dortmund.
- •Kovac stated he understood Danks's comments well.
- •Kovac called for Danks to apologize for his remarks.
- 7:42 AMYahoo Sports — Kovac calls for apology after touchline clash with Bayern assistant Danks
"Borussia Dortmund coach Niko Kovac has called on Bayern Munich assistant coach Aaron Danks to apologise after the pair were involved in a verbal altercation during Saturday’s DFL-Supercup clash at S...
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