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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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