Masked Fan Unplugs VAR Monitor in German Match

Event Overview

A masked fan unplugged a VAR (Video Assistant Referee) monitor during a German second division football match, disrupting the referee’s ability to review a penalty decision.

Key Details

• The incident occurred during a match involving Preussen Münster, a team in the German second division.
• Referee Felix Bickel was directed to the pitchside screen to assess a penalty, but the screen went black after the fan unplugged the VAR monitor.
• The fan’s action was described as an act of protest or sabotage, with some reports suggesting it was carried out by a masked vigilante.
• At the time, Münster fans reportedly displayed a banner reading ‘Pull the plug on VAR’ in support of the action.

Aftermath and Reactions

The referee was left with a blank screen and had to make the penalty decision without VAR assistance. The incident sparked public discussion about the role and use of technology in football officiating.

Media Coverage

• Talksport
• The Mirror
• The Straits Times
• The Express
• The Sun
• Facebook Group
• Yahoo Sports

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