Karl-Heinz Rummenigge

“You have to accept defeat sometimes, even if it hurts.”

“We have always been successful, but rarely been described as beautiful.”

“French players suit Bayern well with their mentality and style of play.”

“I am not a friend of boycotts.”

“Our club is hugely respected in the world of football, not just because it's successful, but because it's reliable and solid. Bayern have become the figurehead for German football.”

“I'm a person who likes to convince.”

“Robben is a great player.”

“Pep Guardiola is a very good trainer.”

“I do not think clubs can copy the style of Barca.”

“For the football family, the rescheduling of the FIFA World Cup 2022 presents a difficult and challenging task. All match calendars across the world will have to accommodate such tournament in 2022/23, which requires everyone's willingness to compromise.”

“One evening I will always remember: In November 2015, at a meal together, he told me that he had to leave the club. He needed a new challenge. Pep played with open cards from the start. It was an emotional evening; he cried, I also shed tears. That was memorable for me.”

“I do not know any club that would have dismissed their coach after winning the double.”

“Politics and commerce should not be the exclusive priority in football.”

“In the interest of the fans and the players, we urge FIFA not to increase the number of World Cup participants.”

“We have won a lot of things during Guardiola's time in charge.”

“I hope that Pep will remain at Bayern for a long time.”

“The football calendar is absolutely jam-packed. Players are being stretched to the limit and FIFA and UEFA carry responsibility for that.”

“Winning four Bundesliga titles in a row is a historic achievement.”

“If you look at the developments in Qatar since they've been involved in football, the country is developing.”

“The best teams are becoming stronger and stronger in relation to others in the main leagues and another league is in fact already being born beyond the Champions League.”