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Bayern’s Stanisic apologises for shoving ball boy during Champions League defeat

Bayern Munich's Croatian defender #44 Josip Stanisic reacts during the UEFA Champions League quarter final second leg football match between Inter Milan and Bayern Munich at the San Siro stadium in Milan on April 16, 2025 - (AFP via Getty Images)

Bayern Munich's Josip Stanisic said it was "stupid" of him to push a ball boy off his stool after he tossed the ball away in stoppage time of their Champions League match against Inter Milan on Wednesday. A 2-2 draw in the second leg at the San Siro saw hosts Inter advance to the semi-finals 4-3 on aggregate.

The Germans had been pushing for a late winner when defender Stanisic tried to get the ball back into play quickly, pushing the ball boy to the ground in frustration when he threw the ball away from him.

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