“Just like with Ribery!”: Referee expert spots a dangerous pattern with Olise
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32-second readMichael Olise’s ejection during the 3-3 draw against Viking Stavanger continues to be a topic of discussion at FC Bayern. The Frenchman lost his temper after being provoked and threw the ball at his opponent’s face.
Former referee Urs Meier sees a familiar pattern in this and draws a striking comparison with Bayern legend Franck Ribéry. In an interview with ran , the former Swiss FIFA referee analyzed the controversial scenes from the Champions League match.
Olise’s behavior, in particular, reminded the 67-year-old of former Bayern star Ribéry. “You always had to protect Ribéry from himself in games like that. He usually kept himself in check against top teams, but often felt provoked against smaller clubs,” Meier explained.
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Michael Olise’s ejection during the 3-3 draw against Viking Stavanger continues to be a topic of discussion at FC Bayern. The Frenchman lost his temper after being provoked and threw the ball at his opponent’s face.
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