Official Statement

At Footy Headlines, our intention has always been to independently report about football kits, boots, and related topics. Our recent article, Should Bayern Munich Expand Its Logo History to Include the Nazi Era?, has drawn significant backlash, and we want to address the concerns raised.

First and foremost, by no means was this article intended to glorify or promote the Nazi era. Our goal was to explore whether Bayern Munich could provide greater historical transparency, particularly in relation to a difficult and sensitive period of its past. Historical reflection in sports, when done responsibly, can serve as a tool for education and remembrance.

We strongly encourage those interested in this topic to read the independent study commissioned by Bayern Munich in collaboration with the Munich Institute for Contemporary History (IfZ), titled Der FC Bayern im Nationalsozialismus (FC Bayern in the National Socialist Era). This comprehensive research provides an in-depth, academically rigorous examination of the club’s role during that time. You can access the full study here:

FC Bayern in the National Socialist Era (English)

Der FC Bayern im Nationalsozialismus (German)

We understand that this is an emotional and complex subject, and we acknowledge that our framing of the issue may have fallen short of expectations for sensitivity. We apologize to anyone who felt hurt or offended by the piece and will strive to approach similar topics with greater care in the future.

Thank you for holding us accountable. As always, we remain committed to fostering meaningful and respectful dialogue about football kits, boots, logos and its intersection with history.

— Footy Headlines Team