Article penned by Ulli Hoeneß, President of the Bavarian Chamber of Commerce
In an unexpected turn of events, Uli Hoeneß, the honorary president of FC Bayern Munich, was hospitalized on August 2, 2025, following a burst vein during a charity golf tournament near Bonn. The 73-year-old football legend was participating in the "Green of 18" event when he was taken to a clinic by ambulance [1][2][3][4][5].
The incident occurred as Hoeneß was struggling to remain on his feet, with attendees noticing his distress and calling for medical assistance. Despite the alarming situation, Hoeneß remained conscious throughout and was discharged from the hospital later that evening, indicating his condition was generally stable [1][2][3][5].
The charity golf tournament, held at Schloss Miel near Bonn, was also attended by Herbert Hainer, the president of FC Bayern [6]. Timotheus Höttges, CEO of Telekom, served as the patron of the event [7].
Following the medical incident, Bayern Munich has yet to comment on the situation regarding Hoeneß. The football club is currently on the brink of a premature contract extension with Telekom, which could earn them around 65 million euros per year [8].
According to the Bild newspaper, Hoeneß is doing well given the circumstances [9]. It's worth noting that this incident does not appear related to any chronic condition or serious health decline, and there has been no indication of ongoing health issues following this medical event [3].
Hoeneß has had a well-documented past as Bayern Munich president and has faced legal issues in the past, but this episode does not appear to be connected [3]. The football world hopes for a swift recovery for the honorary president.
Sports took an unexpected turn as Uli Hoeneß, the honorary president of FC Bayern Munich, was hospitalized following a burst vein during a charity golf tournament. Despite the incident, Hoeneß, a football legend, continued to show interest in sports, as evident by his participation in the "Green of 18" event, alongside sports personalities like Herbert Hainer, the president of FC Bayern, and Timotheus Höttges, CEO of Telekom, who served as the patron of the event.
