DFB imposes 9,000-dollar fine on Bayern Munich sporting director Salihamidzic

BERLIN, April 19 (Xinhua) -- Bayern Munich sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic has been fined 8,000 euros (9,000 dollars) by the German football federation (DFB) for unsporting behaviour towards a referee.

Salihamidzic was hit on Thursday for behaviour towards referee Guido Winkmann at half-time during Bayern's German Cup quarterfinal win over second-tier Heidenheim.

Winkmann had sent off Bayern defender Niklas Suele early in a game the Bundesliga champions went on to win 5-4.

Salihamidzic, who later apologized for his action, will not appeal against the decision.