Karl-Heinz Rummenigge believes that Bayern Munich deserves to win this year's Champions League. The Bavarians have not lifted the trophy since 2001, having lost two finals in the past three seasons, against Inter in 2010 and Chelsea 12 months ago. Consequently, Rummenigge feels that Bayern has paid its dues and that it would only be right if they beat Borussia Dortmund to the title at Wembley ...Full Story »

Bayern Munich director Karl-Heinz Rummenigge insists Borussia Dortmund star Mario Gotze will have no buy-out clause in his contract when he signs for the club this summer. The 20-year-old, who is one of Europe's hottest attacking talents, reached an agreement with the German champions last month to move from BVB in the summer for a fee in the region of 37 million euros. Rummenigge says Bayern ...Full Story »

Bayern Munich CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge believes that the club’s Champions League quarterfinal clash with Juventus is the sort of match which would befit the final. The two European giants have been drawn against each other having knocked out Arsenal and Celtic respectively in the last 16. Rummenigge, a former Bayern and Inter star, expressed his opinion that it will be a difficult tie f...Full Story »

The Bavarians' CEO has moved to deny reports that his side are close to signing the Borussia Dortmund striker, much to the relief of BVB chief Hans-Joachim Watzke Bayern Munich CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has moved to deny reports that his side are close to securing the services of Borussia Dortmund star Robert Lewandowski. The Polish forward's current deal at Signal Iduna Park expires in June...Full Story »

Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has insisted that Bayern Munich's interest in Javi Martinez has not been waned, despite acknowledging that certain obstacles lie in the way of a possible transfer. The Bavarian giants have been linked with the midfielder, who represented Spain at Euro 2012, for most part of the summer, and agreed to meet the midfielder's release clause of 40 million euros with Athletic Bil...Full Story »

Bayern Munich CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has taken a subtle swipe at Borussia Dortmund for its refusal to publicly reveal the club's ambition to win the Bundesliga in the 2012-13 campaign. The reigning champion recently set the objective of qualifying for the Champions League as its main target instead of aiming for Bundesliga glory, and Rummenigge pointed out that Bayern, unlike its rival, is n...Full Story »

Bayern Munich CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge feels neither Barcelona nor his club can sign Javi Martinez as Athletic Bilbao refuse to budge over his €40 million release clause. The young midfielder shone in the Europa League last season where his combative displays as well as passing range alerted the top European clubs of his ability. Barcelona have been noted admirers of the player and Bay...Full Story »

Bayern Munich chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has said he expects Wednesday's Champions League semi-final return leg at Real Madrid to be like a trip to 'hell'. Bayern hold a slender 2-1 lead from Tuesday's first-leg in Munich after Germany striker Mario Gomez scored the 90th-minute winner after Real midfielder Mesut Ozil had earlier scored what could prove to be a crucial away goal. "We have g...Full Story »

Bayern Munich CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge believes that the club needs the 'selfish' Arjen Robben back. The Netherlands international has come under intense scrutiny of late, with Franz Beckenbauer criticising him for not paying tribute to his team-mates when he scores. Robben has struggled for fitness and form this season and lost his place in the Bayern starting XI in recent weeks. He turned ...Full Story »

Bayern Munich chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge says Croatia internationals Ivica Olic and Danijel Pranjic won’t be allowed to leave during the winter transfer period. Rummenigge says “we won’t sell any players,” telling Bayern’s website that coach Jupp Heynckes doesn’t want to release any players and “I support him completely.” Olic has played litt...Full Story »

Former German international Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has launched a scathing attack on football's rulers and wants clubs to be given a bigger say in running the sport, it was reported Wednesday. Rummenigge, the chairman of the European Club Association and chief executive of Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich, told The Guardian he had lost confidence in FIFA following a string of recent corruption sc...Full Story »

BERLIN (AFP) - Bayern Munich president Karl-Heinz Rummenigge on Friday called for a reduction in the number of international friendlies. "There should be just qualifiers, no more friendlies. Six qualifiers per year, plus a tournament every two years and that's it," the former Germany international said. However, Rummenigge, who is also president of the European Clubs Association, conceded th...Full Story »

Bayern Munich chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has demanded a reaction from his team after Wednesday night's 2-1 defeat to Bordeaux dealt a blow to their hopes of making the knockout stage of the Champions League.An own goal from Michael Ciani after just six minutes gave Bayern a dream start, but Ciani then scored at the correct end to level before Marc Planus netted the winner in the 41st minute....Full Story »

Bayern Munich chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has urged his side to maintain the momentum from their Bundesliga win at the weekend when they open their Champions League campaign at Maccabi Haifa.Bayern were underwhelming in the first few weeks of the domestic season but there have been recent signs that Louis van Gaal's men are starting to click.The arrival of Holland winger Arjen Robben from Rea...Full Story »