Uli Hoeness joins German football Hall of Fame

Uli Hoeneß, the honorary president of Bayern Munich, has been inducted into the German Football Hall of Fame in recognition of his illustrious career as a player and administrator, and his significant contributions to the history of German football.

Uli Hoeneß expressed his great happiness at this honor, saying: "It is a great honor to be inducted into the German Football Hall of Fame. I will never forget my time as a player, it was the best years of my life."

He added, recalling one of the highlights of his career: "The moment we won the European Cup for the first time with Bayern Munich in 1974 was a moment when the world could have stopped for me!".

He added: "I am very grateful to football for everything it has given me, and it has always been important for me to give back. When I look at Bayern Munich today, I believe our fans can be proud of their club; it is successful on the pitch, financially stable, and has a strong social commitment."

Uli Hoeness concluded his statements by saying: "Bayern Munich represents a home for many people, and its impact goes far beyond sports, and this is, in my opinion, no less important than any title, especially in today's world."