That's one way to solve the VAR issue! Remarkable moment masked football hooligans unplug referee's monitor to stop video referee's review - but the decision STILL doesn't go their way!
A German second division match descended into chaos on Sunday as a masked fan unplugged a VAR monitor as the referee was heading to the pitchside screen to check a penalty decision. TV footage showed a person in white overalls and a ski mask in Munster green climbing back into the home fans' stand. During 2.Bundesliga match between Munster & Hertha Berlin, fans disrupted game by unplugging VAR cable. Hertha had been awarded penalty, but ref was unable to review footage on monitor. 'Preussen Munster regrets the incident and will do everything in its power to identify and bring the perpetrator(s) to justice.
Source: Metro March 09, 2026 11:54 UTC
