FC Bayern Munich: The Best Run Club in Football

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(00:02:38) - (First question) - Overview of Bayern Munich

(00:05:37) - How Bayern’s been able to maintain such consistent success writ large

(00:12:39) - What the 50+1 rule is and its implications for German football clubs

(00:17:24) - Major differences between the Bundesliga and other European leagues

(00:22:30) - What it takes to run a high performance team like Bayern Munich

(00:28:39) - Driving profits and the three major revenue buckets for Bayern Munich

(00:35:48) - Germany’s influence being the biggest economy in the European Union

(00:38:40) - How important European football is to every major club and broadcasting revenue

(00:43:20) - Whether Bayern are buyers, builders, or borrowers in regards to their team 

(00:51:15) - Overview of their expenses and the size of their wage bill 

(00:53:43) - What financial fair play is and how it protects football clubs

(00:57:27) - How they’ve managed to cultivate one of the biggest fanbases in the world

(01:02:14) - Potential risks for Bayern Munich’s continued success

(01:05:18) - League-level discussions around sharing revenue equitably 

(01:07:34) - Lessons for builders and investors when studying Bayern Munich’s story