Hain in trouble over Bayer allegations

May 26, 2003

BERLIN, May 26 (Reuters) - Arminia Bielefeld goalkeeper Mathias Hain faces disciplinary action for suggesting that Bayer Leverkusen had struck a deal with Nuremberg to make sure of escaping relegation from the Bundesliga.

The German Football Association (DFB) said on Monday it had asked Hain for an explanation. The ruling body said the player could be sanctioned for unsportsmanlike conduct if he failed to provide evidence to back his accusations.

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