Bayern Munich honorary president Uli Hoeness has torn into European rivals Barcelona.
The club great was discussing club finances on the OMR Podcast when he used Barca’s accumulation of debt as the antithesis of how football clubs should be run.
“Barcelona is not the model I envision,” he began.
“In any other country, they wouldn’t even be in the first division anymore. When you have 1.3 billion in debt, how are you supposed to function?
“I find it absurd and incomprehensible that they’re still playing in the first division. It’s a club model I would never respect.
“In any normal country, a club run like that wouldn’t even be in the first division. Honestly, it’s a miracle they’re still allowed to play in the first division.”
He added: “It contrasts completely with the control we have at Bayern and with our sound finances, which should be an example for all clubs in Europe.
“We can boast of solid management, with sound economic judgment, and sporting quality that does not depend on financial manoeuvres.”
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