February 2025
Christoph Riegel : In addition to success , social commitment is something that sets FC Bayern apart from many others . It should always stay that way . Hans Behrend : I received a personal message from the club for my 85th birthday . I was absolutely delighted . That ‘ s FC Bayern . And on the subject of humanity , let me come back to Kane . I was sceptical about the transfer at first , but he then said right from the start , “ I belong to you , we belong together – this is my club ”. He immediately became one of us , without question . And that ‘ s how he plays . Klaus Lunzner : Kane fits in with the FC Bayern family – and for me , FC Bayern is family : when I go to the Allianz Arena , I always bump into old friends . I love the sense of togetherness at this club . Ingrid Neumeier : The identity is that FC Bayern unites everyone . My grandson recently asked me what FC Bayern means to me . I then went through all the things we ’ ve been discussing . He listened and said that yes , he agrees – and that you have to know everything about your club . For example , he even knows Jamal Musiala ‘ s shoe size . HH : We want to learn , constantly , also and especially from our members : What can FC Bayern do even better ? Ewald Manz : I once had a period in which I started to doubt my FC Bayern a little , but the turbulent times in the management are now over . I think it ‘ s good that Jan-Christian Dreesen is staying on as CEO , the club ‘ s senior management is top-notch – continuity is always key . That should be maintained . I ‘ m sure that internal disruption also weighs heavily on the minds of some players . Klaus Lunzner : It ‘ s hard for us to find something to complain about … Christoph Riegel : I ’ d be interested to know how FC Bayern is actively involved in schools . Lars Voigt : I can tell you , for example , that basketball coaches from FC Bayern regularly came to our school to do sport with us . I thought that was terrific and it brought me closer to the club . HH : In general , the club maintains a comprehensive physical activity programme at facilities in Munich and the surrounding area . We also maintain school sponsorships with ″ Red against Racism “. Ilana Lubelski : Why do I have to pay for FC Bayern TV PLUS as a member ? Klaus Lunzner : I understand that for economic reasons . And I also find the monthly amount affordable . Ilana Lubelski : Then I have another issue : Dietmar Hamann and Lothar Matthäus often annoy me with their opinions as pundits . How does FC Bayern react ?
A moving story : Ilana Lubelski , born in Tel Aviv , has carried Bayern in her heart since childhood .
WELCOME , YOU REDS !
FC Bayern was delighted to welcome more than 40,000 new members in 2024 . Who are they and what do they particularly appreciate about our club ?
78 %
9 %
36 %
BAYERN FAMILY
of new members state the following reason for their membership : the “ Mia san mia feeling / being part of the FC Bayern family “.
come from non-German-speaking countries , and every fifth new member comes from abroad .
of our new members are young adults between the ages of 18 and 29 - no sign of a shortage of new blood !
HH : As you can see from the media from time to time , we speak out when we feel it goes too far . Klaus Lunzner : Matthäus is the least annoying of the two . And the last two times I had the feeling that Hamann had become a bit nicer . HH : I ’ ve noted down all your general concerns , thank you very much . To wrap things up , please complete the following sentence in a few words : If I were president of FC Bayern for one day , I would … Corinna Krieg : You ‘ re doing everything just right , Herr Hainer ( smiles ). Christoph Riegel : I wouldn ‘ t change anything . I ‘ d organise a huge Weißwurst breakfast for the whole team to put them in a good mood and motivate them . Ewald Manz : … use laser technology to project the Stern des Südens ( Star of the South ) onto the Munich night sky as a landmark and as a sign that this club is a shining example for everyone . Ingrid Neumeier : … work so hard so we continue to be the biggest club in the universe . And sing ″ Super Bayern “ all day long . Andrea Meixner : … take the time to have a coffee when I visit the Rollwagerl kiosks in the Allianz Arena . Lars Voigt : … spend a whole day with the team , because I just want to know what makes them tick , mentally as well . Klaus Lunzner : … enjoy a Champions League trip and simply being close to the action . Ilana Lubelski : … set up a red telephone on which members can call – and then fulfil every wish . It should be a day like Christmas . Hans Behrend : … invite members for a chat just like today . I ‘ ll be asked tomorrow , at the tennis club and everywhere else : How was it ? I can simply assure everyone : it was terrific ! Lisa Duregger : … just have fun . HH : A great closing remark . That ‘ s what I wish you all : that you always have fun with your FC Bayern . As members , you are at the centre of everything we do . Thank you very much for this discussion .
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