Preußen Münster has gotten itself into a difficult situation after a fan sabotaged the VAR monitor. The DFB has subsequently initiated proceedings against the club. During the 1:2 loss to Hertha BSC on Sunday, March 8, 2026, referee Felix Bickel had wanted to review a penalty area foul by Münster's Niko Koulis on Berlin's Michael Cuisance on the monitor on the edge of the field shortly before the break. However, the screen remained black because a Preußen fan had pulled the plug shortly before. In the Münster fan block, a banner was briefly held up that read: 'Pull the plug on VAR.' SC Preußen Münster regrets the incident and will do everything to identify and hold the perpetrator or perpetrators accountable. The club has already announced that it will review and adjust its security measures as needed. The exact reasons for the sabotage are still unclear, but it is suspected that it was a planned action. The DFB will now thoroughly investigate the incident and decide whether to initiate proceedings against Preußen Münster. The decision is expected in the next few days. The incident has already led to a broad discussion about stadium safety. Preußen Münster fans are shocked and disappointed by the incident. The club has already announced that it will do everything to ensure safety in the stadiums.