Bayern’s Ulreich hit with one-match ban, fine for insult

Back-up Bayern Munich goalkeeper Sven Ulreich was hit with a one-match ban and a 20,000 euro ($22,000) fine on Wednesday for insulting Bayer Leverkusen sporting director Simon Rolfes.

The German FA (DFB) sports tribunal handed down the penalty for “blatant unsportsmanlike conduct”.

Ulreich, 36, was filmed yelling a foulmouthed slur at Rolfes from the bench while accusing Leverkusen of wasting time late in Saturday’s 1-1 Bundesliga draw between the sides in Munich.

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Rolfes told reporters on Tuesday he had received an apology from Ulreich and considered the matter settled.

Leverkusen broke through for their maiden German championship last season, ending Bayern’s 11-year title streak. The two sides are the favorites for this year’s title.

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