February 2025
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TEAM LEAD Max Breitner , FC Bayern München Digital & Media Lab AG & Co . KG , Säbener Straße 51-57 , 81547 Munich
JOSÉ MOURINHO , COACHING ICON “ My first contact with Bayern was in 1976 , when I watched a 0-0 draw between Benfica and Bayern in the stands of the Estádio da Luz with my father – and was able to see legends such as Sepp Maier ,
Franz Beckenbauer and Gerd Müller live . Later , I had the great privilege of playing against FC Bayern with four clubs : Chelsea , Inter Milan in the unforgettable 2010 final in Madrid , then Real Madrid and finally Tottenham . I remember great duels and fascinating stories – and always the exceptional class of this club . I have always admired Bayern , its players and managers with the greatest respect . All the best for the future !“
EDITORS Niko Heindl ( concept ) and Andreas Werner , FC Bayern München Digital & Media Lab AG & Co . KG , Säbener Straße 51-57 , 81547 Munich
DESIGNERS Tina Woith , Patrick Fleischmann , and Regina Fichtner , FC Bayern München Digital & Media Lab AG & Co . KG , Säbener Straße 51-57 , 81547 Munich
Mathias Leidgschwendner ( external )
Tamara Hansinger , Stephanie Fischer , Samantha Taruvinga ( external Art Buying )
“ It was a privilege and an honour for me to be coach of FC Bayern . This club , with its 125 years of history , with unique personalities such as Franz Beckenbauer , Uli Hoeneß and Karl-Heinz Rummenigge , with this heart and passion , on and off the pitch , is one of the greatest in the world . The fans can be proud , just as I am proud to feel part of the Bayern family . Happy birthday to you on this special anniversary , to a great past that is an inspiration for the future .“
PEP GUARDIOLA , FORMER BAYERN COACH
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EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTORS Tobias Moorstedt ( Nansen & Piccard ), Fabian Kretschmer , Alexander Neumann-Delbarre , Armin Radtke , Benedikt Sarreiter
ADVERTISING & MARKETING Doris Stampka , FC Bayern München AG , Säbener Straße 51-57 , 81547 Munich
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EDITORIAL DEADLINE Thursday , February 20 , 2025
PHOTOS IN THIS MAGAZINE Cristina Aldehuela , Julian Baumann ( Assistant : Hubert von Hayek , Set Styling : Christine Krauss , Makeup : Anna Velychko ), Fritz Beck ( Assistant : Benjamin Brinkmann , Set Styling : Christine Krauss , Hair & Makeup : Antonia Rössl ), Marco Donato , Getty Images , Hilde Harshagen , Tina Hsu , Imago Images , Amelie Niederbuchner , Fiona Noever , Sarah Pabst , picture-alliance / dpa
FLORENTINO PÉREZ , PRESIDENT OF REAL MADRID “ On behalf of Real Madrid , I would like to congratulate FC Bayern on this special anniversary . 125 years of club history is an impressive milestone that emphasises the size and importance of one of the most prestigious clubs in the world . Bayern Munich stands for passion , success and tradition – values that unite us in football . It makes us proud that our clubs have created so many unforgettable moments that are an integral part of European football history . As President of Real Madrid since 2000 , I have enjoyed a close and friendly relationship with the management of
FC Bayern . This extraordinary exchange and the shared values make our partnership so special . On the 125th anniversary , I would like to express my admiration and respect for FC Bayern – for your legendary history and your contribution to making football such an esteemed sport around the world .“
COVER Joe Waldron
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