Bayern Munich icon and current board member Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has spoken out about the growing debate surrounding Football’s overcrowded calendar. According to the 69-year-old German, the players themselves have their responsibility in this situation.
“They put themselves in this tricky situation,” he declared. Karl-Heinz Rummenigge in an interview with Kicker. Rummenigge claims that players, by demanding higher and higher salaries, are pushing clubs to seek more income. This additional revenue is generated… by playing more matches, which makes the schedule heavier.
“All parties involved should come together and discuss what is needed to make football more rational. Without emotions,” said the two-time European Footballer of the Year winner.
Rummenigge thus insists on the need for a different approach in the face of increasing pressure on players and competitions. The debate was reignited recently with plans for a new format for the Club World Cup, where Manchester City player Rodri threatened to strike.
However, Karl-Heinz Rummenigge believes that this tournament will be a success. “It will be a fantastic tournament, I am convinced,” he said. Despite the concerns of some players, he expects the tournament to generate enthusiasm among both fans and participants.
Also regarding the new formula of the Champions League, which results in a greater number of matches, Rummenigge is positive. “The previous group stage was boring, because after four games most things were already clear. Now it’s more difficult, even for big clubs, to qualify. Anything more difficult creates excitement. interest,” he concluded.
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