Matthäus hits back: Harsh criticism of Hoeneß’s “embarrassing” appearance | OneFootball

Lothar Matthäus has responded sharply to the recent statements by Uli Hoeneß. The record national player accuses the honorary president of FC Bayern not only of personal attacks, but also of deliberately causing unrest in the club.

The 64-year-old used his Sky column to comment on Hoeneß's statements during the anniversary show "30 Years Doppelpass" on SPORT1. "Most of what Uli said, I found embarrassing," Matthäus wrote. He particularly criticized the disclosure of contract details of newcomer Nicolas Jackson.

"This not only concerns statements about me or Max Eberl, but also statements about contract details of Nicolas Jackson," said Matthäus. The record national player continued: "As Jackson's agent, I would go to Uli Hoeneß and ask: 'Does this mean he can't start 40 games?'"

Old feud about Woltemade flares up again

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Hoeneß had said in Doppelpass about the purchase obligation for Jackson, on loan from FC Chelsea: "This only has to be paid if he starts 40 games - he will never do that." He also took a dig at Matthäus in the course of Nick Woltemade's transfer to Newcastle United: He said Matthäus was "not all there". In the show, the honorary president added sarcastically, Matthäus apparently "hasn't found a new cup yet".

The mutual jabs are part of a long list of differences between the two former companions. They have repeatedly attacked each other publicly in the past - whether on transfer policy issues or fundamental assessments of the German record champion.

Matthäus accuses Hoeneß of causing unrest

Matthäus was particularly annoyed that Hoeneß's statements once again made headlines, which in his view harm the club: "People from FC Bayern called him and said: 'Why is he starting again?'"

In his column, Matthäus sharply criticized the honorary president: "Hoeneß always accuses the media of writing too much and interpreting things, but the templates for this do not come from journalists, but from FC Bayern. The big headlines are not caused by Karl-Heinz Rummenigge or Jan-Christian Dreesen, but by Uli Hoeneß."

The record national player drew a clear conclusion: Hoeneß provides with his "broadside" exactly the unrest that a club like FC Bayern cannot use in the current phase.

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