DFB chief Andreas Rettig hits back at Uli Hoeneß' criticism of Nagelsmann

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·13 May 2026

DFB director Andreas Rettig has hit back at Uli Hoeneß following the latter's recent criticism against Julian Nagelsmann last week.

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“I don't recall anyone from the DFB asking Mr. Hoeneß to issue an interim report for Mr. Nagelsmann," Retting told Kicker.de.

"I also don't know his motivation and what's driving him to say that now. Our coach isn't as bad as some people claim.

"We always had at least eight, at times up to ten injured players. That could simply not be blamed on the coach.

"Uli Hoeneß' Bayern paid €25 million for Julian Nagelsmann, and would gladly have brought him back after his dismissal.

“There must be a reason for that,” chirped the German football association chief, clearly disgruntled by Hoeneß' remarks.