Uli Hoeneß warns: football calendar threatens overcrowding

Uli Hoeneß warns: football calendar threatens overcrowding

Overcrowded game calendar in the focus

Uli Hoeneß warns of negative consequences of the flood of competition

Uli Hoeneß, Honorary President of FC Bayern Munich, recently vividly spoken out against the increasing number of competitions in international football sports. His sharp criticism is aimed at the officials of the UEFA and FIFA, the decisions of which he describes as "madness".

The risk of overload

During a sponsorship appointment with the Ehrmann dairy in Rottach-Egern, Hoeneß warned that the continuously increasing number of games leads to a negative development for sport. "The accumulation of competitions has to be stopped. At some point there is enough," said his urgent message. He refers to numerous conversations with representatives of large clubs, including Champions League winner Real Madrid, who share similar worries.

players and fans in view

According to Hoeneß, the flooding of the game calendar not only has an impact on the performance of the players, but could also reduce the interest of the fans. "If you have highlights every third day, you are no longer interested," he describes the possible alienation of the fans of their favorite sport. This could be fatal, especially for the longevity of the competitions, since the spectators are decisive for financial success.

Champions League and Club World Cup

A concrete example of this problem can be found in the Champions League, whose field of participants will be increased to 36 teams this season. This change leads to an increased number of games, which in turn increases the income of the UEFA. In addition, the new club World Cup will take place in the United States in 2025 with 32 teams and a total of 63 games, which further strengthen Hoeneß's concerns.

joint efforts to reduce

Hoeneß emphasizes the need to act together to curb the "explosion of competitions". He sees the future of football endangered if there is no rethink. It seems that those responsible for the big football organizations take the concerns of club representatives seriously and seek a sustainable solution for the calendar to protect both the players and the audience.

dpa

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