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Manuel Neuer booed by Schalke fans: “That is love”

From Der Standard · () German

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  • Manuel Neuer faced boos and insults from Schalke supporters during what may have been his final appearance at the club’s stadium in Gelsenkirchen.
  • The Bayern Munich captain said he viewed the reaction as a compliment, while Max Eberl called the fans’ abuse inappropriate.

Manuel Neuer’s likely final appearance at Schalke’s Arena AufSchalke brought boos and insults from the home crowd at every touch of the ball. The 40-year-old goalkeeper, however, refused to let the reception spoil his return to Gelsenkirchen.

Neuer, now captain of Bayern Munich, responded with a smile when asked about the reaction from supporters of the club he considers his spiritual home. He said he took the whistles “as a compliment. That is love.”

The evening also drew criticism from Bayern sporting director Max Eberl, who described the fans’ abuse as inappropriate. For Neuer, the hostility formed part of the complicated relationship he has with Schalke, where he made his name before moving on to Bayern.

As a compliment. That is love.

· Manuel NeuerThe Bayern Munich captain described the boos and insults from Schalke supporters during his likely final appearance at the club’s stadium.
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