Just hours before kick-off in the DFB Cup final, Uli Hoeneß publicly criticised his sporting director, Max Eberl. The issue was not the content of his remarks, but the timing. A commentary.
Following his gala performance in the cup final, Harry Kane has been showered with praise. Bayern Munich's players are not the only ones running out of superlatives, and it's not just about his hat-trick.
FC Bayern have been crowned DFB Cup winners for the 21st time in the club's history, beating VfB Stuttgart. On their way to the title, the record champions shone with a historic display of efficiency.
VfB Stuttgart are competing in both domestic and international competitions this season. Here you can find out where to watch VfB's matches in the Bundesliga, the Europa League and the DFB-Pokal live on TV and via livestream.
Bayern Munich honorary president Uli Hoeneß lavished praise on FCB cup hero Harry Kane on Saturday evening and, in the same breath, took a swipe at Spanish champions FC Barcelona.
Bayern Munich are the most successful team in the history of the DFB-Pokal. The Bavarians have triumphed in the competition in 20 times.
How many teams are in the DFB-Pokal?
A total of 64 teams feature in the annual DFB-Pokal competition. The tournament is spread across six rounds to determine the winners. Bayer Leverkusen are the current holders of the title.
Who has made the most DFB-Pokal appearances ever?
Defensive midfielder Miroslav Votava holds the record for most appearances in DFB-Pokal history with 79 appearances.
Who is the all-time top scorer of the DFB-Pokal?
Bayern Munich legend Gerd Muller holds the record for most goals in the DFB-Pokal with an astonishing record of 78 goals in just 62 appearances.
Which famous players have played in the DFB-Pokal?
Marco Reus, Arjen Robben, Franck Ribery, Mats Hummels, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Kevin De Bruyne, Thomas Muller, Gerd Muller, Manuel Neuer, Franz Beckenbauer, and Oliver Kahn are among the most famous players in DFB-Pokal history.
Which famous managers have managed in the DFB-Pokal?
Jupp Heynckes, Pep Guardiola, Julian Nagelsmann, Jurgen Klopp, Thomas Tuchel, Carlo Ancelotti, Peter Bosz, Louis van Gaal and Hansi Flick are some of the prominent managers to have featured in the DFB-Pokal.