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Leipzig apologise after kicking out Japanese fans from stadium

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Last Updated : Mar 03 2020 | 9:48 AM IST

RB Leipzig on Monday apologised after forcing a group of Japanese spectators to leave their Red Bull Arena during the weekend's 1-1 draw with Bayer Leverkusen over coronavirus fears.

In a statement, Leipzig said that their security staff "had been instructed to intensify checks" of "certain groups due to potential risk".

"Unfortunately ... amidst the great uncertainty surrounding this topic ... a mistake was made on our part," the statement continued.

"We would like to extend our apologies."

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First Published: Mar 03 2020 | 9:48 AM IST

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