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A BUNDESLIGA ultra stormed on to the pitch to give his flop team a dressing down in incredible scenes.Darmstadt suffered a humiliating 6-0 defeat at home to Augsburg on Saturday.A Darmstadt ultra let out an almighty rant at the players on the pitch on SaturdayCredit: X@eurofootcomThe Bundesliga side lost 6-0 at home to AugsburgCredit: GettyThat included conceding five goals inside the first 29 minutes of the match.The result left the newly-promoted club rooted to the bottom of the Bundesliga table on 13 points from 24 matches.They are 12 points off guaranteed safety with ten games remaining – but are more likely to catch 16th-placed FC Koln to go into the relegation play-offs.But as Augsburg celebrated their thumping victory, one Darmstadt supporter took to the field.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLDecked out in a navy fleece and a backwards cap, the furious fan stood on the edge of the pitch to let rip at the players and coaches gathered in front of him.And he unleashed an emphatic rant at the group, who watched on nervously in silence, as the reality of the situation was laid bare for them.The commentator said: “It’s an interesting tradition they have, a few home truths being told.”Supporters in the stadium jeered and whistled during the 90-second showdown full of wild gesticulations.Most read in BundesligaBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThen when the ultra finished his passionate monologue, he turned back to take his place among the rest of the fans in the stand behind the goal.And he was met with applause from his fellow supporters as well as some of the shellshocked players.Incredible moment AC Milan stars get TELLING OFF from club ultras with fans furious after Serie A loss to Spezia The Darmstadt faithful will be desperate the speech has its desired effect with time running out to retain their top-flight status in the Bundesliga.Torsten Lieberknecht’s side – which includes ex-Norwich centre-back Christoph Zimmermann – take on RB Leipzig and Bayern Munich in their next two matches. Fans on social media were loving the approach to allow the ultra to address the players directly – just as AC Milan supporters did last year.And some were even keen to see something similar at their own clubs.One said: “He should coach them.”Another wrote: “They know he’s right and taking the criticism in. That’s why they stood and listened.”READ MORE SUN STORIESA third added: “Extreme but not enough of this kind of thing in life these days. Need a fear factor re consequences of not performing well.”And a final user commented: “This is what Chelsea players need right now. From the manager to players up to the owners, all need to get this treatment.”Darmstadt were 5-0 down after just 29 minutesCredit: GettyThe supporter tore into the group of flopsCredit: X@eurofootcomThe fans know it will take an almighty turnaround to avoid relegationCredit: X@eurofootcom More

HARRY KANE’S bid for a first career title is all-but-over after Bayern Munich slipped up at Freiburg.Thomas Tuchel’s misfit side conceded an 87th minute equaliser in another disastrous performance.Bayern Munich could fall ten points behind Bayer Leverkusen after drawing at FreiburgCredit: GettyHarry Kane looks set to go without his first career title yet againCredit: ReutersAnd Bundesliga leaders Bayer Leverkusen could potentially move TEN points clear with victory against Cologne on Sunday.Freiburg took the lead in a topsy-turvy match as Kane failed to add to his 27 league goals, with Christian Gunter firing them ahead after just 12 minutes.Young forward Mathys Tel then levelled for Bayern ten minutes before half-time.And Jamal Musiala looked to have won it with a strike in the 75th minute.READ MORE ON HARRY KANEBut Bayern’s shaky defence came to the fore again as Freiburg netted an equaliser at the death through Lucas Holer.It means Kane and Co could now drift ten points behind Leverkusen, who travel to third-bottom Cologne on Sunday.It’s been a morbid few weeks for Bayern, who are on the hunt for a new boss after confirming Tuchel will leave the dugout when his contract expires this summer.The current champions have just one win in their last five matches in all competitions – with three of those games ending in defeat.Most read in BundesligaBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThe first game in a 3-0 hammering at Leverkusen, confirming Xabi Alonso’s side as the runaway favourites for the title.Bayern then suffered a shock loss to Maurizio Sarri’s Lazio, leaving their Champions League hopes hanging by a thread.Harry Kane sets ANOTHER record at Bayern Munich after bagging 24th league goal of the seasonThomas Tuchel will leave Bayern when his deal expires this summerCredit: EPAAnd they made it three defeats on the bounce with a 3-2 loss at minnows Bochum.Leverkusen boss Alonso is already the favourite to replace Tuchel at Bayern this summer, despite strong interest from Liverpool. More

GERMANY striker Kevin Volland had his £150,000 watch stolen by a street performer – before his team-mate tracked down the culprit.Volland, 31, was enjoying a night out in Berlin with team-mate Jerome Roussillon when the incident occurred a fortnight ago.
Kevin Volland’s watch was stolen while he was on a night outCredit: Getty
The duo and two women were out celebrating Union Berlin’s 1-0 win over Hoffenheim.
However, at 3am a 16-year-old approached Volland and followed him before breaking into dance.
According to German outlet Bild, he then took the watch from Volland while the striker was distracted.
Roussillon subsequently ran after the perpetrator and caught him before retrieving the watch.
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Volland was sent off during Union Berlin’s win over Hoffenheim after picking up a second yellow card.
However, the visitors went on to win thanks to a crucial goal from Leeds loanee Brenden Aaronson.
Union Berlin currently sit 14th in the Bundesliga table with 25 points from 23 games.
Volland joined the club from Monaco last summer and has since scored three goals and provided four assists in 22 appearances.
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The striker has also played for 1860 Munich, Hoffenheim and Bayer Leverkusen.
Volland made his senior Germany debut in 2014 and has since been capped 15 times.
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THOMAS TUCHEL launched a bitter nine-word blast to his Bayern Munich stars after it was confirmed he will leave at the end of the season.The German took charge less than a year ago but his Bayern stint has not gone to plan.
Thomas Tuchel aimed a veiled dig at his Bayern Munich starsCredit: EPA
Despite the addition of Harry Kane Bayern’s chances of winning the Bundesliga look slim, with Lazio also beating them 1-0 in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie.
Last week Bayern announced Tuchel will leave at the end of the season, leading the former Chelsea boss to aim a sly dig at some of his players.
From his comment it appears Tuchel feels some of his best players did not perform to their ability.
He is reported to have told his squad: “Everyone can show up for the new coach now.”
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However Tuchel also remained upbeat as his side have plenty to play for, despite their shock DfB Pokal Cup defeat to Saarbrucken in November.
Bayern are eight points off league leaders Bayer Leverkusen and their second leg against Lazio is at home, making them favourites to win the tie.
Tuchel added in his squad meeting: “There are no longer discussions every week, everyone knows about it.
“We can still achieve something, we have to win.”
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Bayern are on the search for Tuchel’s successor and have been heavily linked with a move for Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso, who is also wanted by Liverpool.
Brighton manager Robert De Zerbi is another option but the German outfit will reportedly have to pay his £12.8m release clause.
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