After FC Bayern's legendary Montagskickers wrapped up their morning training session, the week took a special turn with a memorable team lunch. Despite a whirlwind schedule that included Friday's basketball showdown against Alba Berlin at the SAP Garden, Saturday's Bundesliga clash with Heidenheim at the Allianz Arena, and Sunday's Women's Champions League match in Barcelona, club president Herbert Hainer made time to join the storied squad. "Franz Beckenbauer, Uli Hoeneß, and Karl-Heinz Rummenigge have all played for the Montagskicker," Hainer said in his opening remarks. "What defines our club is that we are a family. It's not just about the pros in the spotlight—the 'Mokis' are an important part of our club. I'm happy to be here with you."
The gathering brought together 20 dedicated players, including new 'Moki' president Markus Hörwick, former FCB player Norbert Janzon, ex-vice president Bernd Rauch, former administrative advisory board chairman Eckhart Müller-Heydenreich, long-time youth director Werner Kern, former assistant coach Michael Henke, writer Prof. Dr. Helmut Zöpfl, and Zlatan Čajkovski, son of legendary coach "Tschick" Čajkovski. The room buzzed with eager questions about the club's past, present, and future.
When asked whether the Super League was truly off the table, Hainer reaffirmed the club's firm stance: "FC Bayern was the first to take a clear stand against it, even before the Premier League, and nothing has changed in that regard." The 'Mokis' also pressed for details on the Sportpark Unterhaching stadium acquisition, with Hainer calling it "a new era for our successful women's team." On finances, he emphasized that "we aren't dependent on an investor and enjoy this freedom—we have to be grateful to Franz Beckenbauer, Uli Hoeneß, Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, and Karl Hopfner for laying the club's foundations." And when talk turned to head coach Vincent Kompany, Hainer described him as "a humble person who puts himself at the service of the club."
The lunch was a powerful reminder of the family ethos that runs deep at FC Bayern, from the legends of yesterday to the leaders of today. As Hainer put it, tradition isn't just worn on the sleeve—it's worn under the shirt, close to the heart.