Van Bommel says sorry
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ByEurosport
Published 20/02/2007 at 23:43 GMT
Bayern Munich midfielder Mark van Bommel has apologised for making abscene gestures towards the crowd after scoring a late goal in his side's 3-2 Champions League last 16 first lef defeat at Real Madrid.
FOOTBALL 2006-2007 Champions League Bayern Real Madrid-Bayern Van Bommel
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The goal gave Bayern a crucial foothold in the tie, and the German side need just a 1-0 win at home in a fortnight to go through.
The former Barcelona player said his reaction was sparked by previous run-ins with some Real Madrid players.
"I want to apologise to the Real supporters, I have got nothing against them, only against some of the players," he said.
The 29-year-old left Barca for Bayern at the end of last season after helping the Catalans win both the Spanish title and the Champions League.
Real Madrid captain Raul and Ruud van Nistelrooy said Van Bommel had apologised to them for the gestures but Iker Casillas said the Dutchman should have shown more control on the pitch.
"You can do whatever you want in the dressing room, but you have to know how to behave on the pitch," the Real keeper said.
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