“Joke of the Year”: Bayern Chairman Uli Hoeneß Takes Aim at UEFA
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25-second readUli Hoeneß has once again voiced strong criticism of the international soccer calendar. The honorary president of FC Bayern is anything but pleased with the new XXL international break and blames UEFA for the heavy workload on the players.
The 74-year-old is particularly upset about the timing of the break. For the first time, four international matches were played in a single, consecutive period this fall.
The new rule sparked debate even before it took effect. Numerous club coaches criticized the long break so soon after the start of the season.
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Uli Hoeneß has once again voiced strong criticism of the international soccer calendar. The honorary president of FC Bayern is anything but pleased with the new XXL international break and blames UEFA for the heavy workload on the players.
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