Freiburg defender Matthias Ginter has been hit with a significant fine following a moment of frustration after a dramatic Bundesliga collapse. The German Football Federation (DFB) fined Ginter €15,000 for unsportsmanlike conduct after he kicked the door of the referees' dressing room.

The incident occurred after Freiburg's heartbreaking 3-2 loss to Bayern Munich, a match where Freiburg led 2-0 until the 81st minute only to concede three late goals, including two in stoppage time. In the heated aftermath, the DFB stated that Ginter shouted in front of the officials' room and kicked the door after the refereeing team had entered.

Ginter, a German international, has since apologized to referee Daniel Siebert and his assistants. While the fine addresses the unsportsmanlike action, the context of the stunning last-gasp defeat highlights the intense emotional pressure at the highest level of football.