Bayern Munich honorary president Uli Hoeness is reportedly recovering well after being rushed to hospital with a suspected burst vein while attending a charity golf event.
The 73-year-old fell ill during the ‘Green of 18’ fundraising tournament at Schloss Miel Golf Club, which he had attended alongside club sponsors and Bayern president Herbert Hainer.
Paramedics attended to Hoeness immediately before he was taken by ambulance to a nearby hospital on Tuesday evening.
A report from German outlet Bild stated that Hoeness was discharged the same evening and has since returned to his hotel.
On Wednesday morning, German journalist Maximilian Koch revealed that Hoeness is ‘doing well’ again.
There have been no reports of any further medical intervention being required, and the incident is not thought to have any long-term implications.
Bayern Munich honorary president Uli Hoeness is reportedly recovering well after being rushed to hospital
The 73-year-old suffered a suspected burst vein while attending a charity golf event in Bonn
Pictured: Johan Cruyff jumps over a tackle from Hoeness during the 1974 World Cup final
Hoeness, who served as Bayern’s general manager from 1979 to 2009 and then club president until 2019, remains honorary president and continues to hold significant influence behind the scenes.
This is not the first time Hoeness has had health issues. His playing career was cut short by a knee injury sustained in the 1975 European Cup final against Leeds. He has also faced heart-related concerns in the past.
Hoeness is revered as an influential figure in German football. As a player, he won the World Cup in 1974 and three European Cups with Bayern.
As a club executive, he oversaw Bayern’s rise into a global powerhouse and the construction of the Allianz Arena between 2002 and 2005, which he was a heavy catalyst for.
His time in charge was not without controversy, though. In June 2014, he served a 19-month prison sentence over a tax evasion scandal, but his return to public life was broadly welcomed due to his contributions to the game.
Despite stepping down as president six years ago, Hoeness’s voice still carries weight in boardroom discussions. He was reportedly against the sacking of Julian Nagelsmann in 2023, though he later backed Vincent Kompany’s appointment.
