Bayern Munich honorary president Uli Hoeneß received the Legend Award at the 24th Sport Bild Awards in Hamburg, headlining a gala that brought more than 700 sports figures together at the Fischauktionshalle, according to regional reporting. The high-profile ceremony honored top achievers across tennis, football, and Olympic disciplines, reflecting a major gathering of German and international sports leadership.
Uli Hoeneß Recognized With Legend Award in Hamburg
The most valuable accolade of the evening went to Uli Hoeneß, who accepted the Legend Award amid a gathering of more than 700 sports personalities and officials in Hamburg, as detailed by regional accounts. The recognition highlights his status as a legend.
Several high-ranking sports officials attended the Hamburg gala to witness the proceedings, including Bayern Munich president Herbert Hainer, German Football Association (DFB) president Bernd Neuendorf, and national handball coach Alfred Gislason.
Alexander Zverev and Harry Kane Take Top Athlete Honors
French Open champion Alexander Zverev was named Star of the Year by the magazine, though the 29-year-old tennis professional could not attend the ceremony in person. According to reporting from regional outlets, Zverev delivered his acceptance via a video message from New York City, where he was busy preparing for the US Open, the final Grand Slam tournament of the year.
In the football categories, Bayern Munich star striker Harry Kane collected the Football Star of the Year trophy. The England national team captain also appeared via a video link rather than walking the carpet in Hamburg. The 33-year-old forward stayed behind with the record champions to maintain focus ahead of their upcoming DFB-Pokal first-round fixture away against second-division club VfL Osnabrück.
Additional Precursors and Winners at the 24th Gala
The awards ceremony recognized achievements across a wide spectrum of sports, highlighting both traditional powerhouses and breakout international stars. Bundesliga returnees Schalke 04 earned the “Aufsteiger des Jahres” designation for their recent competitive trajectory, while world and European decathlon champion Leo Neugebauer collected the Editorial Special Prize.
Additional accolades distributed during the evening included the Olympic Award given to double luge Olympic champion Julia Taubitz, and the World Champion Award presented to darts world champion Luke Littler. In the broadcasting and community sectors, the MagentaSport editorial team—led by presenters Johannes B. Kerner and Laura Wontorra—accepted the TV Award, with Kerner also receiving an individual honor. Tobias Gmein secured the Kids Charity Award for founding All Inclusion Sports e.V. in the Cologne and Bonn region, rounding out a roster of winners that also featured gymnastics Olympic champion Darja Varfolomeev and sprint European champion Owen Ansah.
Next Steps for Bayern Munich
Following the celebrations in Hamburg, attention in Munich returns immediately to competitive action on the pitch. Bayern Munich travels to face VfL Osnabrück in the opening round of the DFB-Pokal, with kickoff scheduled for Wednesday evening.
