Do you believe the media? Always? Today journalists are a little more cautious about what they write, which was not previously the case. Even the reputable sources could publish an implausible report.
Cristiano Ronaldo is the Red’s dream destination
In January 2020, Don Ballon linked Cristiano Ronaldo with a move to Bayern Munich. It was clear from the start that this was all about the false rumor. But a lot of media in Germany and Italy have conveyed this.
–
Many fans at the time were quite skeptical about whether the player could have helped the Reds, but for some it was also clear – GOAT is GOAT. So many of these followers likely got pissed off when they learned it was just a duck.
–
But you have to understand very well – the transfer of Ronaldo could have spoiled the atmosphere in the locker room.
–
Thomas Müller is moving to Barcelona
In 2015, Thomas Müller was associated with the move to FC Barcelona. Spanish player agent Francois Gallardo reported at the time that the Catalans are very interested in the striker and have even met with him.
–
But where is Thomas playing? Yes, still at Bayern Munich and that’s a good thing! Even then, Karl-Heinz Rummenigge was annoyed by such reports from Spain:
–
“There are players who don’t have a price tag. We’d be left with all good spirits if we were to give up such a player. That’s a duck, there’s nothing to it! Bastian Schweinsteiger was an extremely well-deserved player, loved by the fans Football god was called – maybe Thomas Müller will take on this name now. He can grow into this role. “
–
Arturo Vidal leaves team quarters and returns drunk
In winter 2016, Bayern prepared for the second half of the Bundesliga and the Champions League. During the training camp, SportBild came up with a rather provocative report. According to the source, Arturo Vidal has left the Reds’ quarters several times and allegedly appeared drunk when he returned.
–
That was a scandal! And the Munich responded drastically and demanded the explanation from SportBild. The source wrote that the information previously shared was not true.
–
“At the moment the media are spreading a lot of rumors and speculations about FC Bayern. In future, FC Bayern will take legal action against false and malicious allegations in order to protect the club, its players and the coaches,” says Karl-Heinz Rummenigge.
–
Jupp Heynckes leaves the team early
In March 2012 the sports newspaper was printed with a shock headline: Jupp Heynckes will leave the club after the end of the season. According to the report, the board was not satisfied with the trainer.
–
And even if things didn’t go as everyone expected at the time, the Munich team showed an attractive football and the board of directors hastened to deny the rumor.
–
And more! The people of Munich threatened the media with the court: “We are against this type of rumor-journalism, we will check this legally in the future and also take action against it.”
–
Bernd Leno comes to FC Bayern
In 2017 Bayern were also associated with signing another player. At that time the goalkeeper was still young and played for Bayer Leverkusen. And the picture clearly reported that Bayern want to secure the goalkeeper’s transfer.
–
But the Munich team quickly denied the rumor: “There’s nothing to this story from the Bild newspaper, it’s a total duck,” said Hasan Salihamidzic.
–
On the one hand, there was no doubt then and now that Manu would remain our first goalkeeper, on the other hand we could have signed a top goalkeeper.
—
