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ZDF Dives Into FC Bayern’s Tumultuous 1990s in New Documentary

The five-part series revisits the scandals, rivalries, and chaos that earned the club its 'FC Hollywood' nickname.

  • The documentary highlights the infamous feud between Jürgen Klinsmann and Lothar Matthäus, which began in 1995 and remains unresolved decades later.
  • Mehmet Scholl, a rising star of the era, reflects on how his personal life and media scrutiny led to a challenging year on and off the pitch.
  • The series explores the internal strife within the team, described by players as having '15 different camps' rather than a cohesive unit.
  • Interviews and archival footage showcase the constant media attention and scandals that defined Bayern's 'FC Hollywood' era.
  • The documentary premieres on ZDF on January 17, with all episodes already available on the ZDF Mediathek platform.
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