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Bayern Munich stuck in Bremen as World War II bomb is defused near airport

Bayern Munich have been delayed in returning home from their DFB-Pokal victory over Bremer SV after an unexploded bomb dating back to World War II grounded flights in Bremen, Goal can confirm.

The Bundesliga champions were expected to fly back to Bavaria following their 12-0 drubbing of the Bremen-Liga minnows on Wednesday evening.

But the discovery of a seven-decade-plus old weapon has left them kicking their heels on the opposite side of the country.

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What has happened?

The 500kg explosive device - believed to be an American one dropped during bombing rades on the city in WWII - was discovered on Wednesday during exploratory work in the Habenhausen area.