Overview
- Ihlas Bebou was absent as he mourned the death of his child, a loss first shared in an Instagram post by his wife.
- Alexander Prass held up Bebou’s shirt to the cameras after opening the scoring in Hoffenheim’s 4–2 away victory.
- The tribute occurred in front of the home supporters’ section and initially drew anger from Heidenheim fans.
- Heidenheim coach Frank Schmidt said the team learned the reason during the match and sent the kit man to inform fans, ending the unrest.
- Hoffenheim co-trainer Moritz Volz said the act was meant to show solidarity with a highly valued teammate.