Bayern have suspended Sadio Mané for the next game — he won’t be in the squad vs Hoffenheim and will also be fined.
Bayern Munich officials held a meeting on Wednesday to discuss possible punishments for Mane. Among the sanctions considered were a fine, suspension, and even a parting of the ways in the summer.
It was expected that Mane would apologise in front of the team during Thursday's training session.
Sane and Mane were seen on the pitch arguing in the latter stages of the match on Tuesday night, where City beat the German champions 3-0 at Etihad Stadium in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final first leg.
After landing back in Munich, Mane, who was a substitute for the tie, took the team bus from the airport while Sane was picked up privately.
On returning to Munich, Sane was pictured appearing to hide his bottom lip from cameras.
Bayern's official statement:
"Sadio Mane, 31, will not be in the FC Bayern squad for the home game against Hoffenheim next Saturday. The reason is Mane's misconduct after FC Bayern's Champions League game at Manchester City. In addition, Mane will receive a fine."
focabeir
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Why are they not talking about the reasons that led Mane to punching Sane…
FUTBALLOVE_
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When black is the victim, they rant like they are about to be martyred, but when they are the assaulter, they turn it to a cruise... That's what I learned from this incidence... I'm black too, but we shouldn't be hypocrites...
Nubcmnrsty
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Lots of immature people here. It doesn't matter what was said or who you are. you CANT punch your teammate in the face because of an argument. Under no circumstances should you act physical. He's getting away easy. That's something that could get you fired.
HmärKhobş
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I am sure this guy Mane is a Calm and Humble Man. Am very sure Sane said something that surely angered Mane to punch him in the face.
Toxin-Dc
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For God so love the African he gives us black skin for who so ever that make us upset shall be punch and he or she shall not die but have everlasting mark on his face