Masked fan unplugs VAR monitor in German match
A masked fan unplugged a VAR monitor in a German second division match as the referee was went to the pitchside screen to check a penalty award.
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A masked fan unplugged a VAR monitor in a German second division match as the referee was went to the pitchside screen to check a penalty award.
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