A biography for Karl-Heinz Rummeniggehasn’t been written yet.
“The Champions League can we won by many teams. The key is continuity and for me, that means we should be trying to reach at least the semi-finals every year.”
“It needs to be discussed whether the introduction of the 'Champions Path,' which is open to every champion in Europe, also of the small associations, was a right.”
“Telling you the truth, I always liked Maradona.”
“Everyone is always running after the money. But where is this money going?”
“Fifa and Uefa need the clubs for a World Cup or European Championship. But the clubs don't need them. Theoretically we could play Bundesliga and Champions League - even without the associations.”
“We work on the transfer market - like all our colleagues in Germany and Europe.”
“We don't want to sign 10 or 11 year olds like the Englishman. There you can nearly talk about kidnapping. I would have moral doubts.”
“Pele just played in Brazil and then played in New York for Cosmos. But Maradona played in Argentina for Boca Juniors then he moved to Barcelona.”
“Loyalty is part of Bayern's DNA and very important to our fans.”
“All of us depend on fate. But I have to openly say that there comes a time when I've had enough of fate.”
“Talent helped me with the ball, but as a manager it is more complicated. No one can teach you anything, you can only observe leaders like Pellegrini.”
“I do not believe the Super League will solve the financial problems of European clubs that were caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Rather, all clubs in Europe should work in solidarity.”
“The Bundesliga title is the most honest title out there.”
“In my career I won everything except for the World Cups... which is unfortunate.”
“What we do always depends on what our intentions for the future are, too.”
“Everybody who deals with the Gulf States will confirm to you that, in terms of developments regarding human rights and workers' rights, Qatar has made steps in the right direction.”
“Dietmar Hopp is a very fine man of honour.”
“You always need a bit of luck with transfers.”
“I do not have any problem with Hans-Joachim Watzke. I regard him as an incredibly competent colleague.”
“Being able to compete is the most important thing in football.”