FC Bayern invites you to the annual general meeting. The record champions have several explosive points on the agenda, including the heated Qatar debate.
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+++ Bayern players say goodbye +++
With a view to tomorrow’s game against Freiburg, the players are now saying goodbye. “We’re facing a very difficult opponent tomorrow. You’re challenged there, as are we of course. We wish you a nice event,” says Thomas Müller on behalf of the team.
+++ Hainer announces more titles +++
He sends a special thank you to the fans: “Wherever FC Bayern play, we can count on you to support our club. If I see the trophies here, then that’s also an obligation, there will be trophies again next year to present. We’ll do all this for you. We won’t let up – not a millimeter.”
+++ Tip against BVB +++
“FC Bayern is completely debt-free, and even more: we own the Allianz Arena and the FC Bayern Campus 100 percent; Everything has been paid off,” Hainer enumerates. Even during the pandemic, profits were always made. BVB recently made a loss of 35 million euros, emphasized Hainer. The record champion’s special position is irrefutable.
+++ Hainer proud of his work at FC Bayern +++
“Oliver Kahn is our mastermind, Hasan is our pacesetter. I’m happy to work closely with both of them as a passing partner and ball distributor,” he says, describing the cooperation at management level. “The president is the first servant of a club. And I would like to continue to serve FC Bayern. I promise you: FC Bayern will never be a footballing group, but a special club that sets the direction and with which we all identify be able.”
+++ Hainer thanks the members and volunteers +++
Hainer also reminds of the great social commitment that is made at FC Bayern. “A big thank you to everyone who volunteers for this club and offers a home to sports enthusiasts. They all have a big heart, a red heart. We as the FC Bayern family can achieve a lot.”
+++ FC Bayern positions itself against the Ukraine war +++
Hainer highlights the steps FC Bayern has taken to help refugees from Ukraine. This includes a fundraiser and projects in cooperation with the city of Munich. “The war of aggression has shaken us all. This senseless war must end.”
+++ Sporting position not satisfactory +++
The current professional team meanwhile takes Hainer on duty before the game against SC Freiburg tomorrow. “We know that we have already dropped too many points. Tomorrow we have to give everything again. You on the field and we in the stands.”
+++ Hainer emphasizes the strength of FC Bayern +++
In the difficult environment of the pandemic, FC Bayern has achieved amazing things, emphasizes Hainer. “We are absolutely stable with all departments. We made profits during the pandemic and as a club we set standards in all areas. Our club, your club, is a role model in Europe.” Of course, the fans applaud that.
+++ Hainer apologizes to the fans +++
Hainer begins his remarks with a reminiscence of what happened at the last AGM: “We all know that this evening was not a sign of peace for our FC Bayern. We don’t want to see FC Bayern like that. I made mistakes that evening too. I would like to I apologize,” says the President. Previously there had been at least a few boos.
He also emphasizes that lessons have been learned from the mistakes. A roundtable was created on the subject of Qatar to ensure dialogue with the fans. The topic should also be addressed openly at the meeting today – this time not just at the end, but before the election of the Executive Committee.
“As a club, we want to be a partner for you – and play one-twos. We don’t always have to agree – but we have to keep in touch,” he says.
+++ Hainer welcomes the members +++
The FC Bayern Annual General Meeting has now officially opened. Herbert Hainer first addressed a special greeting to Honorary President Uli Hoeneß, who received standing ovations from the fans. It also gets louder in the hall when the active players are announced. In addition, the entire women’s team is present today.
+++ The highlights of the season +++
In a video, FC Bayern is currently reminiscent of the highlights of last season. There are important victories from the Bundesliga and Champions League, and of course winning the tenth championship in a row. But the football women and the basketball players can also be seen with their highlights.
+++ Hainer and Kahn enter the hall +++
The applause for Oliver Kahn and Herbert Hainer is rather polite. The executive floor first poses for a few pictures. The substantive part of the evening will then begin immediately. It is striking that many seats remained empty in the auditorium of the Audi Dome.
+++ Applause for Brazzo +++
When Hasan Salihamidzic appeared in the hall for the first time, applause broke out again. Since the last transfer summer, the popularity of the sports director has increased significantly. To get in the mood, the club song “Stern des Suedes” will now be played.
+++ Here we go +++
The first pictures from the Audi Dome show coach Julian Nagelsmann entering the hall to applause from the fans. The trainer has Joshua Kimmich, Leon Goretzka, Thomas Müller and Kingsley Coman, who are probably acting as representatives of the team and taking a seat in the front row. Uli Hoeneß is also at the front.
+++ The agenda +++
Nine topics are on the agenda for today. After the opening speeches by Herbert Hainer and his deputy, the key economic figures are presented. After that, the presidium should be relieved before Oliver Kahn has his say and the elections for the open positions are due. Only as the last item under Miscellaneous will there be a discussion with the fans. Members can also address their own topics there.
ITEM 1 Report of the President
ITEM 2 Statement of accounts of the Vice Presidents
ITEM 3 Report of the auditing company on the annual accounts
ITEM 4 Discharge of the Executive Committee
TOP 5 report of the board of directors of FC Bayern München AG
ITEM 6 Election of the Presidium
TOP 7 election of the honorary council
ITEM 8 Choice of the auditing company for the annual accounts
TOP 9 Miscellaneous
+++ What is the result for Hainer? +++
It is certain that Herbert Hainer will remain President of FC Bayern. The 68-year-old is aiming for a second term today, and there is no opposing candidate at the Annual General Meeting. However, it will be interesting to see how good the result will be. If the answers to Qatar and Co. are not satisfactory, the fans could punish Hainer, it is rumored. Oliver Kahn once again backed the President via Twitter yesterday.
+++ Main critic wants to express himself again +++
Last year, it was mainly the statements made by Bayern fan Michael Ott that made the bosses sweat. The lawyer had wanted to end Qatar sponsorship by member resolution. However, the board of directors did not allow the motion to be put to the vote. According to “Bild”, Ott also wants to speak today. He has allegedly prepared an extensive list of questions and wants to put pressure on the top management.
+++ Preparations are underway +++
Admission to the Audi Dome has been open since 3 p.m. Due to the strict admission controls, FC Bayern has asked its members to arrive particularly early. The first followers have already reported from the hall via social media. The doors of the hall then close punctually for the start at 6 p.m.
+++ Will Zoff come back? +++
Last year’s annual general meeting was not only remembered by the many Bayern fans.
It was just after midnight when Bayern Munich’s club president, Herbert Hainer, called off the annual general meeting and – accompanied by whistles from the hall – declared it over. Previously, the discussion about the internally controversial Qatar sponsorship had gotten out of hand.
Last year “everyone made mistakes, and for my part I want to do better this time”, Hainer looked back in an interview with the Munich “Merkur/tz”. He was “confident that this annual general meeting will be more harmonious”.
+++ Qatar debate concerns FC Bayern +++
Will Bayern Munich continue controversial sponsorship of Qatar Airways? The current contract runs until 2023. The collaboration has been discussed within the club for many months. The subject should return to the agenda on Saturday evening.
In the run-up to the annual general meeting, FC Bayern published its answers to the list of questions asked by the members. The last word has not yet been spoken in the debate.
+++ Hainer is standing for re-election at FC Bayern +++
Herbert Hainer is aiming for another three years as club president at FC Bayern. The 68-year-old is standing for re-election at the Annual General Meeting.
There is no opposing candidate. Re-election is therefore only a matter of form. In the run-up to the event, CEO Oliver Kahn sent a plea for Hainer.
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