"However, there's a reason why many Bayern fans still remember it today, 22 years later. And it wasn't anything to do with anyone on the pitch, but someone sitting off it - to be precise, on the subs' bench. He wore - in keeping with the time of year, if not his own style - a red-and-white striped bobble hat, known by the name 'Pomperlhaube'."
"For a brief moment, Uli Hoeneß had been sceptical when he made the bet during his visit to the fan club in Bad Griesbach, which led to the legendary images from Munich's Olympiastadion. But in this wonderfully convivial and cosy atmosphere, the handshake was quickly done. The deal was as follows: if Bayern - cheered on by 300 'Pomperlbuam' with free tickets - won against RSC Anderlecht and advanced to the round of 16 of the Champions League,"
FC Bayern maintains a four-decade tradition of players and management visiting fan clubs across the country, with this season's visits beginning on 4 January. The visits offer relaxed, convivial interactions between players, staff, and supporters. A memorable incident from December 2003 involved Uli Hoeneß wearing a red-and-white 'Pomperlhaube' after a bet made during a fan club visit, demonstrating respect, reliability, and affection for the supporters. The bet stemmed from a fan club visit in Bad Griesbach and a promised appearance if Bayern advanced in the Champions League. Raimond Aumann recalls many similar stories from these annual fan interactions.
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