Bayern Munich insist they ‘reject the Super League' as 'the Champions League is the best competition in the world.’
The Super League was announced by 12 elite clubs on Sunday, but Bayern Munich have decided not to take part to it.
“Our members and fans reject a Super League,” said Bayern Munich President Herbert Hainer.
Bayern Munich insist they ‘reject the Super League' as 'the Champions League is the best competition in the world.’
The Super League was announced by 12 elite clubs on Sunday, but Bayern Munich have decided not to take part to it.
“Our members and fans reject a Super League,” said Bayern Munich President Herbert Hainer.
“As FC Bayern, it is our wish and our aim that European clubs live the wonderful and emotional competition that is the Champions League, and develop it together with UEFA. FC Bayern say no to the Super League.”
CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge added: “On behalf of the board, I would like to make it explicitly clear that FC Bayern will not be taking part in the Super League.
“FC Bayern stands in solidarity with the Bundesliga. It always was and is a great pleasure for us to be able to play and represent Germany in the Champions League.
“We all remember fondly our 2020 Champions League victory in Lisbon – you don’t forget such a joyful moment. For FC Bayern, the Champions League is the best club competition in the world.”
#FCBayern says no to the Super League.
— FC Bayern English (@FCBayernEN) April 20, 2021