Bayern stars in Ibiza: Violent criticism after a questionable journey!

Bayern stars in Ibiza: Violent criticism after a questionable journey!

Ibiza, Spanien - The recently undertaken Ibiza trip of some players of FC Bayern Munich has triggered violent discussions. Christian Heidel, the sports director of Mainz 05, was particularly critical. Heidel called the journey “questionable”, especially with regard to the explosive situation on the last match day, on which Bayern were already as a master, while the opponent TSG Hoffenheim fought for relegation.

After the 2-0 home win against Borussia Mönchengladbach, a total of 14 Bayern professionals, including top-class players such as Manuel Neuer, Harry Kane and Thomas Müller, to Ibiza. Originally, the club management had forbidden such a trip, but after the victory over Gladbach, the players enjoyed two days off, which they used for their short vacation.

criticism from several directions

This step not only pulled Heidel on the plan. Didi Hamann, former international and Sky expert, also expressed concerns. He questioned the professionalism and seriousness of the players and appealed to their role model function, especially with regard to the young talents in the club. Private pictures published by the celebrations on the island increased the displeasure in public. Heidel underlined the signal effect of this trip in his statements and emphasized the increased attention that the upcoming game against Hoffenheim is now drawing.

The situation for Hoffenheim, which fights for relegation in the remote duel with the 1. FC Heidenheim, also has an additional explosiveness. Heidenheim would have to make up for an inferior goal difference in a win against Bayern. The pressure on the players of Bayern should therefore not be underestimated.

reactions within the association

Max Eberl, the sports director of FC Bayern, was confident despite the criticism for the coming game and defended the decision to allow the players to make the journey because the league constellation had changed. He had previously banned such a trip and explained that the team understood this too. Former CEO Oliver Kahn also took a stand and recalled similar incidents in the past, which he described as "unhappy". Lothar Matthäus also critically commented and saw the current trip as problematic.

The Bayern stars are now back in Munich and have already started training in order to optimally prepare for the challenges of the upcoming game against Hoffenheim. Despite the controversy, the goal remains clear: get the last points of the season and end the season with a crowning glory.

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