Hoffenheim owner Dietmar Hopp confirms COVID-19 vaccine could be ready by autumn
Hoffenheim owner Dietmar Hopp says a coronavirus vaccine "could be available" by the autumn, providing human trials go ahead as scheduled.
Hopp has found himself in the German football headlines since the beginning of the year, with fans publicly protesting against his influence behind the scenes in the league.
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The 79-year-old is the majority shareholder at the club with a 96 per cent stake, and his finances have helped the team become Bundesliga regulars.
Hoffenheim's recent home game against Bayern Munich was stopped on two occasions, as staff removed banners taking aim at Hopp, one of which read: "son of a b*tch."
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