Overview

• In a new interview with Absolut Fussball published on August 26, Babbel says Hoeneß’s media comments weaken executives including Max Eberl, Christoph Freund and Jan-Christian Dreesen.
• Babbel cites the recent transfer stop as an example, noting Eberl was informed internally about cost limits while Hoeneß announced the decision in Süddeutsche Zeitung.
• He contrasts Hoeneß with Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, praising Rummenigge’s restrained and constructive public messaging.
• Babbel recounts a 1996 dressing-room confrontation with Hoeneß after a loss in Bremen, saying he was close to striking him before others intervened.
• Babbel says Hoeneß has not contacted him in response to the latest remarks, and no direct rebuttal from Hoeneß is reported in the coverage.