Dresden face German Cup ban threat

Second division Dynamo Dresden could be banned from next season's German Cup after the country's football federation yesterday requested their suspension following crowd trouble in a second-round defeat by Borussia Dortmund last week.

The DFB made the proposal to the national sports court after Dynamo fans lit flares, threw objects on to the pitch and fought stewards and police before and after the game. The club must present their case early next week.