The Bayern Ultras had ignited and burned down Bengalos at the start of the second half of the game.Reuters
Bayern Munich’s CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen criticized some of his own supporters after the win against Sporting Lisbon. He expects severe consequences from UEFA for setting off pyrotechnics.
Aiko Tanaka is a combat sports journalist and general sports reporter at Archysport. A former competitive judoka who represented Japan at the Asian Games, Aiko brings firsthand athletic experience to her coverage of judo, martial arts, and Olympic sports. Beyond combat sports, Aiko covers breaking sports news, major international events, and the stories that cut across disciplines — from doping scandals to governance issues to the business side of global sport. She is passionate about elevating the profile of underrepresented sports and athletes.