Bayern call Ancelotti's raised middle finger to fans an 'understandable reaction' after inquiry dropped

Bayern Munich coach Carlo Ancelotti will face no further action over an offensive gesture he made following his side's 1-1 draw at Hertha Berlin on Saturday.

The Bundesliga leaders announced that an investigation has been dropped by the German Football Federation (DFB), who accepted the club's stance that it was "an understandable emotional reaction" after the 57-year-old Italian claimed he had been spat at.