Champions League final: That was a scandal! | Sports

The Champions League final on Saturday night was a scandal. No, not because once again no German club was allowed to take part.

Rather: Because with Manchester City there was a team on the pitch that didn’t belong there and won the title.

Actually the team of Guardiola, Gündogan and Haaland is a state-owned company of Abu Dhabi (holds 78% of the shares).

Actually Uefa had excluded the club from all European Cup competitions for two years from 2020/21 because of dubious deals – which the CAS Court ultimately conceded.

Actually the Premiere League accuses its master of more than 100 rule violations.

Oh, actually, it doesn’t matter! We now live in completely different footballing Europe.

In England, Newcastle United fans cheered because the feared Saudi crown prince invested his blood money with them.

In Germany, some first and many second division clubs – also for fear of the Ultras – prevent investors from entering the DFL.

Means for the Bundesliga: continue with limited possibilities. Except for FC Bayern.

President Hainer announced the first 100 million transfer in SPORT BILD – best for the vacant top scorer position! 100 million? Coincidentally exactly the market value of Napoli striker Osimhen.

Rumor has it that Bayern could also be in a record transfer mood because Uli Hoeneß is back in the front row. Hoeneß definitely wants to get the right snapper for his boss comeback together with Rummenigge. You have to let a million go…

Dortmund remains number two – also when it comes to shopping. Yes, officially 103 million from Real are rolling in for Bellingham. However, spread over several installments and years. BVB grabs the shelf below.

The financial facts speak against us seeing a German club in the Champions League final so soon. Or?

The 2025 final will take place in Munich. Anyone who knows Uli Hoeneß knows: Finale dahoam – there’s still an unfinished business…