Overview
- Bayern drew 2-2 at Augsburg after a prolonged international break and honorary president Uli Hoeneß called the timing “a catastrophe” for club rhythm.
- Hoeneß said Bayern had 18 players away on international duty and labelled the Nations League “the joke of the year,” arguing clubs must assert themselves because they pay the players.
- Germany sporting director Rudi Völler joined the criticism, describing the new four‑match window as “no good” and urging FIFA or UEFA to revisit the format.
- The calendar groups four Nations League matches into one extended window that replaced separate September and October dates while UEFA manages the competition and FIFA sets the international calendar.
- The dispute highlights a split in club leadership, with Bayern CEO Jan‑Christian Dreesen having defended the reform, and points to possible talks or pressure on governing bodies over player workload and fixture scheduling.