Kohr: Bayern-Trikot am Schiedsrichter - A Hilarious (and Slightly Controversial) Moment in Bundesliga History
Remember that time your favorite team was losing and you wished you could just swap jerseys with the ref? Well, this happened in real life, but with a twist! It was not some disgruntled fan, but a professional footballer who wanted to switch kits. The player? Kai Kohr, the midfielder for Mainz 05. The ref? Well, he was sporting the iconic Bayern Munich red.
It all went down on March 25, 2017, when Mainz played Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena. The game was already a tough one for Mainz, who were losing 3-0 at the time. Now, in football, you usually see players getting angry at the ref, but this time, Kohr took a different approach. He was feeling the heat, literally, and wanted to cool down in a Bayern Munich jersey!
Imagine the scene: Kohr, sweating it out, sees the referee with a Bayern shirt and asks for a swap. The referee didn't hesitate and promptly handed him the jersey. That's right, Kohr was now wearing a Bayern kit on the pitch while playing against Bayern!
This incident, caught on camera and immediately went viral on social media, sparked a wave of reactions, from laughter and amusement to criticism. Some people found it hilarious and a great example of Kohr's playful spirit. Others saw it as unprofessional and a disrespect to both teams and the game.
Kohr himself played it off with a smile and said it was just a joke and that he didn't want to switch sides. He just needed a cooler shirt!
Regardless of the controversy, the moment is now a part of Bundesliga history and a classic example of how football can be both serious and funny. So next time you feel the heat, remember Kohr and think about swapping jerseys with the ref! It's not the best idea, but it might just make for a hilarious story!