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Bayern Munich exec defends Michael Olise’s emotional response to irate St. Pauli fans
TL;DR
Bayern Munich's Michael Olise faced intense backlash from St. Pauli fans during a 5-0 victory, following a confrontation with an opponent and a provocative celebration. Bayern's Max Eberl defended Olise's emotional response to the hostile crowd.
11 April 2026, Hamburg: Soccer, Men: Bundesliga, FC St. Pauli - Bayern Munich, Matchday 29, Millerntor Stadium, Michael Olise (Bayern Munich) celebrates after his goal to make it 0:3. IMPORTANT NOTE: In accordance with the regulations of the DFL German Football League and the DFB German Football Association, it is prohibited to exploit or have exploited photographs taken in the stadium and/or of the match in the form of sequential images and/or video-like photo series. Photo: Christian Charisius/dpa (Photo by Christian Charisius/picture alliance via Getty Images)
For the first time — maybe ever — Bayern Munich star winger Michael Olise was the most unpopular player on the pitch during his team’s 5-0 victory over St. Pauli.
After a first half battle with Joel Chima Fujita, Olise gave his opponent a little extra shove after the play, which put him firmly in the crosshairs of St. Pauli’s rabid fans. Later, St. Pauli supporters tossed some debris at Olise as he was leaving the pitch in the second half.
In between those events, though, Olise doubled down on the ill-will being directed at him by scoring and then motioning to the crowd, which only amplified things. Afterward, Bayern Munich board member for sport Max Eberl defended the Frenchman.
“He has emotions, he’s an incredibly good footballer and of course he always has to expect to be teased and annoyed. That was the running duel in the first half, where both players pulled each other, then came the emotions from St. Pauli fans. Michael was emotional, but I think he showed it with his performance on the pitch, and I think such emotions are part of a football game,” said Eberl (as captured by @iMiaSanMia).
Sure, it got a little heated between Olise and fans, but this “incident” paled in comparison to some of the craziness we have seen in football over the years.
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Q&A
What happened between Michael Olise and St. Pauli fans during the match?
Michael Olise received hostility from St. Pauli fans after a confrontation with an opponent and a provocative celebration following his goal.
Why did Bayern Munich's Max Eberl defend Michael Olise?
Max Eberl defended Olise's emotional response to the St. Pauli fans, emphasizing the pressure players face in such hostile environments.
What was the final score of the Bayern Munich vs. St. Pauli match?
The final score of the match was Bayern Munich 5, St. Pauli 0.
