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German FA asks for Carlo Ancelotti explanation over offensive gesture

The German Football Association asks Bayern Munich boss Carlo Ancelotti to explain why he made an offensive gesture to Hertha Berlin fans during Saturday's 1-1 draw.

The German Football Association (DFB) has asked Bayern Munich manager Carlo Ancelotti to explain why he made an offensive gesture to Hertha Berlin fans during his side's 1-1 draw on Saturday.

The 57-year-old admitted to raising his middle finger at the home fans after "being spat at" following his side's 97th-minute equaliser in the Bundesliga clash.

However, the Italian must now submit a formal statement of the events and could face punishment for his actions.

"The supervisory committee of the German Football Association has on Monday called upon Carlo Ancelotti to submit a statement on the events that transpired after Bayern's match at Hertha Berlin on Saturday. The Bayern head coach will of course comply with this request," read a statement from Bayern.

Robert Lewandowski's late equaliser at the Olympic Stadium leaves Bayern five points clear at the top of the Bundesliga table.

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