Emre Can steps in to calm Dortmund supporters as their Bundesliga game against Freiburg is suspended for 10 minutes due to fan unrest… as ‘tennis balls and coins’ are thrown onto the pitch

Borussia Dortmund’s Bundesliga clash against Freiburg was suspended for ten minutes on Friday night due to fan unrest over proposals for a new commercial deal that could be implemented for clubs across Germany.

Former Liverpool midfielder Emre Can was seen confronting supporters in the first half in an attempt to quell fan unrest.

Supporters had expressed their displeasure at the new investment plans by reportedly throwing ‘tennis balls and coins’ onto the pitch.

The match was reportedly stopped for ten minutes in the first half before the home side took a 2-0 lead in the match.

Donyell Malen put the hosts 1-0 up after 17 minutes, tapping the ball into the top right corner of the goal after finding himself in good space inside the box. He had hit back just before half-time to score his second of the game, combining with Niclas Fullkrug to double their lead.

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