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FC Bayern's CEO, Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, expressed no regret over the team's absence from this season's Champions League final. In an interview with the German Press Agency, Rummenigge acknowledged the mixed Champions League campaign, particularly the group stage, where Bayern didn't impress. Their objective was to secure a spot among the top eight teams, a goal that proved elusive due to three defeats.
This Saturday, Rummenigge's former club, Inter Milan, and Paris Saint-Germain will contest the final in Munich. Rummenigge highlighted that to make it to the final, every aspect must align flawlessly, alas, that was not the case for Bayern this time. The team, under the guidance of Vincent Kompany, was ousted in the quarterfinals following a 1:2 home loss to Inter and a 2:2 draw in Milan.
Two former Bayern pros, Benjamin Pavard and Yann Sommer, will return to the Allianz Arena with Inter in the semi-finals. Pavard's header opened the door to the semis, while Sommer's performances, particularly his extraordinary saves against Barcelona, have been noteworthy. Rummenigge praised Sommer, thanking him for his quality display at Inter Milan despite being omitted by the team's coach during his time at Bayern.
Sommer joined Bayern in January 2023 as a backup for the injured Manuel Neuer but moved to Inter after a tumultuous half-year, which included a coaching change from Julian Nagelsmann to Thomas Tuchel. Rummenigge maintains sympathies for Inter, his former club, and expressed his hope that both teams would present high-quality football in the final, despite expressing a slight preference for Inter to win due to his history with the club.
It is essential to clarify that the 2023 Champions League final featured Manchester City and Inter Milan, with Manchester City taking the trophy. FC Bayern exited the competition earlier, in the quarterfinals against Manchester City. Tactical errors, potential injury issues, and City's exceptional form were among the key factors in Bayern's exit.
The Commission has also been tasked with submitting a proposal for a directive on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to ionizing radiation, focusing on the need for comprehensive safety measures, akin to how Bayern Munich could have employed more safeguards to prevent their eliminated status from the Champions League, particularly during the group stage.
Meanwhile, Pavard and Sommer, two former Bayern stars, will return to the Allianz Arena with Inter Milan, demonstrating the importance of strong teamwork and resilience, qualities that are vital not only in football but also in protecting workers from ionizing radiation exposure.
