Despite facing trial for tax fraud, Uli Hoeness, the president of Bayern Munich, has received significant support from players, including French striker Franck Ribery.
Ribery expressed his support for Hoeness, describing him as a crucial figure for Bayern Munich and emphasizing his importance to the club. He acknowledged Hoeness’s significant contributions and stated that the team stands behind him during this difficult time.
“We follow. Uli Hoeness is a very important person for us. He is a great man for the club. We are with him,” said Ribery in comments reported by RMC. “We’re going to keep our fingers crossed that things go really well for him. But in any case, we need him. We don’t see Bayern without Hoeness. It was important to get a good result, to qualify for him. We are all with him.”
Ribery’s remarks reflect the solidarity among Bayern Munich players and their unwavering support for Hoeness as he faces his legal challenges.