Bayern file criminal complaint for 1860 Munich fan's insulting banner at Marienplatz
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Bayern Munich have filed a criminal complaint against persons unknown for insult, after fans of local rivals 1860 Munich snuck an insulting banner into Marienplatz, reports BILD.
The incident happened when the banner was unfurled it in the fan section in front of live cameras, during Bayern's title celebration after the 2025-26 Bundesliga season on 17 May.
A few days ago, police searched the home of a suspect who is alleged to have been involved in the incident, with four detectives searching the apartment of the 1860 Munich fan.
Following a warrant issued by the Munich District Court, seizing computers and other electronic devices – searching for receipts, bank transfers, and chat logs as evidence.
According to BILD, citing the defendant's lawyer, the officers were very friendly – and even chuckled at the prank. Defense attorney Sebastian Wagner, said of the proceedings:
“The behavior described [against the 1860 Munich fans] does not constitute a criminal offense. FC Bayern AG is also not a collective entity that can be the victim of an insult.”
Wagner, who often represents 1860 Munich fans in hearings, was annoyed that the search took place at all: “You get the impression that FC Bayern says, ‘Jump,’ and the Munich judiciary asks, ‘How high?’”
Bayern filed the complaint for two reasons. Firstly, they demanded that the derogatory banner be handed over so that the logo would no longer be in circulation.
Secondly, the club ultimately decided to take legal action because Bayern do not tolerate their logo being defaced or disparaged – also they felt sense of responsibility toward their fans
The dispute is not stopping there. The accused (1860 Munich fan) conveyed via his lawyer: “A derby lasts 90 minutes. But in court, I would also take on FC Bayern all the way into stoppage time.”
