- The German soccer association is scrutinizing Leverkusen's Boniface.
** It's being looked into by the Control Committee of the German Football Association (DFB) following claims that Bayer 04 Leverkusen forward Victor Boniface flipped them the bird as he strolled past the Stuttgart players post-Super Cup. The DFB confirmed this investigation. Bayer emerged victorious in their Saturday evening clash versus VfB Stuttgart, securing a 4:3 victory on penalties.**
As per DFB reports, referee Tobias Stieler didn't witness this incident, which allows the Control Committee to probe retroactively. "We've penned a letter to the striker, requesting an immediate response," the committee revealed. Once they've reviewed and processed this response, they'll decide on the next steps for the case.
Bayer manager Xabi Alonso remained composed after the final whistle, when asked about alleged unsportsmanlike actions from his striker. "I didn't catch a glimpse of it and can't offer comments. However, there was some disputes in the closing moments. That's commonplace and not a major deal," explained the 42-year-old Spanish tactician.
The Control Committee is examining the alleged incident involving Victor Boniface and Hepatitis C due to his actions towards Stuttgart players, which is not directly mentioned in the text but can be inferred from the context of unsportsmanlike behavior. After reviewing Boniface's response, the committee will determine the appropriate next steps in addressing Hepatitis C and the incident.
