DFB Chief Predicts "Terrible" Match-up for Bayern Munich

Bayern Munich's Colombian forward #14 Luis Diaz reacts after been sent off by the referee during the German first division Bundesliga football match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and FC Bayern Munich in Leverkusen, western Germany on March 14, 2026. (Photo by INA FASSBENDER / AFP via Getty Images) / DFL REGULATIONS PROHIBIT ANY USE OF PHOTOGRAPHS AS IMAGE SEQUENCES AND/OR QUASI-VIDEO ALTERNATIVE CROP | AFP via Getty Images Bayern Munich’s 1-1 draw with Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga was mired in controversy due to three disallowed goals and two red cards (one for a second yellow issued to Luis Díaz). DFB head of referees Knut Kircher spoke to Bild (as captured by @iMiaSanMia ) and addressed Harry Kane’s disallowed goal, which was questionable.

“That was indeed tricky. Christian Dingert rightly reviewed the scene and concluded that Kane had increased the contact area. Therefore, he decided it was a handball,” Kircher said.

As for Díaz’s red card, Kircher acknowledged that a mistake was made. “The second yellow card for Díaz was unfortunately incorrect, even though it looked like a dive from the referee’s point of view. Christian Dingert rightly admitted the wrong assessment,” Kircher stated.

Finally, Kircher was asked about the statement by Uli Hoeneß that it was the worst refereeing performance he had witness in the Bundesliga. Kircher did not confirm, nor deny it. “Uli Hoeneß has watched so many Bundesliga matches.