Hoeneß Continues His Media Appearances!
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On Sunday,Uli Hoeneß (73) was a guest at the “Power Days” of business coach Jürgen Höller (62). On Monday, he continued directly – the Bayern Honorary President spoke at the “Sports Brand Media” conference at the Ispo sports fair in Munich about Bayern and football in germany.
Hoeneß on:
… Bayern coach Vincent Kompany (39): “Kompany learned a lot, a lot from Pep Guardiola.When Max Eberl came with the suggestion of Kompany as the third or fourth option, Karl-Heinz and I called Pep Guardiola, with whom we are both very friendly, and asked him. Pep saeid, you can take him blindly, a great coach who will eventually take over Man City when I’m no longer there.Vincent is there at half past seven in the morning and leaves at six in the evening. There were a few recently who didn’t see it that way. And he is one who talks to the players.He wants to make every player better every day. Few do that. He does it every day.”
… the Club World Cup: “We also had great concerns about the Club World Cup, but it brought us an amazing amount of money. Because last year was economically disastrous. The Club World Cup balanced our balance sheet for the last year. And I hear, I wasn’t there, that something grew together in those three, four weeks when the team was together in America.”
… Bayern’s small squad: “We were accused for months that we had bought far too few great or experienced players. Exactly that is now a huge advantage for us, because we all together have…”
Calls for Investment and Regulation Dominate German Football Discussion
recent comments highlight growing concerns about the financial disparity in European football and the need for change within the Bundesliga. A prominent figure in German football expressed a desire to see clubs like Heidenheim, Hamburg SV, or 1. FC Köln benefit from increased investment, notably advocating for a shift away from the 50+1 rule to allow for greater external ownership. This, they believe, would bolster the competitive landscape both domestically and internationally.
The speaker emphasized the urgent need for UEFA and FIFA to address the “limitless spending” currently prevalent in international football, pointing to the vast financial resources available to English clubs as a prime example. They recounted a conversation with Chelsea’s owner, Todd Boehly, who casually discussed sums of half a billion euros, illustrating the sheer scale of investment now commonplace.
A key issue identified was the comparatively weak TV marketing of the Bundesliga. Despite consistently sold-out stadiums demonstrating strong fan interest, German football struggles to generate revenue comparable to leagues in England, Spain, or Italy. The speaker argued that a lack of risk-taking and visionary leadership hinders Germany’s ability to secure lucrative broadcasting deals with European networks. Opening up to new revenue streams is seen as crucial for enabling more German clubs to compete on the international stage against financially powerful entities backed by investors from Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
the discussion touched upon the role of “ultras” fan groups,with a strong warning against yielding to their influence. The speaker cautioned that succumbing to demands from these groups could ultimately be detrimental to the future of German football,particularly in clubs where Ultras hold positions of influence.
Oliver Kahn Expresses Concerns Over Bundesliga rights and Calls for Stronger German defense
Former German national goalkeeper and Bayern Munich executive Oliver Kahn recently shared his views on the current state of football broadcasting rights in Germany, as well as the nation’s political and security landscape.In comments reported on december 1st,2025,Kahn voiced frustration with the evolving media rights situation in the Bundesliga and advocated for increased investment in Germany’s defense capabilities.
Bundesliga Broadcasting Rights
Kahn expressed a long-held desire for a simplified, all-encompassing platform for football fans, suggesting the Telekom should have consolidated broadcasting rights to create a dedicated channel. He lamented the complexity of navigating current streaming options, stating he even needed his wife’s assistance with technical issues. “I have always told my friends at Telekom to buy all the rights and create a channel. I’m not a technician anyway, I always need my wife until I found DYN.That was always my dream: I press a button and I can watch everything. I think people would be willing to pay a relatively high price for that,” he said.
He voiced concern over the current trajectory of broadcasting deals, believing the German market differs significantly from the UK, where consumers are more accustomed to paying substantial fees for premium sports content. “What is happening now cannot be good, in my opinion. At least not in Germany. In England, people pay a lot of money for pay-TV, because that is the only way to generate these double and sometimes triple amounts,” Kahn stated. This suggests he believes the current model may be unsustainable or undesirable for German football fans. The Bundesliga recently sold broadcasting rights for the 2025-2029 period to Sky, DAZN, and RTL, a move that has sparked debate about accessibility and affordability for fans.
German Security and Political Landscape
Turning to political matters, Kahn offered a strong endorsement of the current German government’s approach to national security. He argued that previous administrations had neglected critical defense improvements,leaving Germany vulnerable.”I have no worries at all if people finally stop making everything look bad. I think this decision to take risks is absolutely right. We need to improve our defense lines. We have a catastrophic security situation. Money must finally be put into this. If that doesn’t happen, we will become a pawn of the Russians. That is as clear as anything. And this government has now first cleaned up what the other, last government, messed up for three years,” Kahn asserted.
He emphasized the importance of bolstering Germany’s defenses, warning of the potential for Russian influence without adequate investment. Kahn also called for unity between the CDU/CSU and SPD parties, urging them to prioritize national progress over partisan politics. “Decisively, what matters is what happens in three years when there are elections again. Then the AfD must be far behind and not now.The government must be allowed to work now. Both parties, those involved, CDU, CSU and SPD, must work together to ensure that Germany progresses. and if you take care of that, you have enough to do.”
Kahn’s comments reflect a growing concern within Germany regarding national security and the need for a proactive defense strategy in a changing geopolitical landscape. Recent reports from the German Federal Intelligence Service (BND) have highlighted increased Russian intelligence activities within Germany, further fueling these concerns.