At the memorial service for Franz Beckenbauer, former Bayern boss Uli Hoeneß thanked the “Kaiser” for making the Germans proud with the 2006 summer fairy tale. Germany should now repeat this “process” – but without the AfD.
The former boss of FC Bayern Munich, Uli Hoeneß, gave a moving eulogy when saying goodbye to Franz Beckenbauer in the Munich Allianz Arena. When acknowledging all the successful stages of life, he particularly emphasized the positive pride that many Germans have in their country, which Beckenbauer helped initiate. The 2006 tournament that Beckenbauer brought to Germany, which went down in history as a summer fairy tale, “started a process” and that is exactly what is desirable for the future. However, Hoeneß emphasized very clearly that he “did not want the AfD involved” in this context.
It is not the first time that Hoeneß has mocked the right-wing party. In the fall of 2023, for example, he said in a statement: “If the government worked to some extent, the AfD’s shares would be halved,” at the same time launching an all-round blow against the current traffic light government.
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In 2013, Hoeneß also found clear words by showing his feelings towards right-wing radicals in general: “FC Bayern does not tolerate Nazis!” Corresponding groups were banned from stadiums in Munich. “We don’t want money from people who aren’t prepared to integrate into society,” said the ex-Bayern boss.
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In addition to Hoeneß, other politicians spoke at the memorial service for Franz Beckenbauer. Federal President Steinmeier and Prime Minister Söder, as political representatives, honored Beckenbauer’s achievements. In addition to Hoeneß, President Herbert Hainer spoke from the club’s side.
As a representative of Franz Beckenbauer’s generation of players, the 72-year-old Hoeneß is a particularly close companion of the deceased. The “Kaiser” is the “greatest personality that FC Bayern has ever had”.
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