Brought to you by the Uli Hoeness changes tune as Bundesliga champions mull competitive gaming options. Getty Images Bayern Munich president Uli Hoeness has said he no longer rejects the idea of the club entering the world of esports, according to reports in Germany. The 67-year-old revealed that the board had discussed this week whether it is “important and necessary” that the Bundesliga soccer champions launch their own gaming division. He added that, while a decision has not yet been made, the club “will continue to pursue this in the coming months”. Hoeness appears to have had a change of heart on the esports movement, having previously said that “young people are supposed to do sports on the training ground”. His comments follow a recent statement from the Bayern’s chief executive Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, who told the the SPOBIS Sports Business Congress that the German champions could make an entry into esports. "We have taken a more proactive stance now, and we have made an analysis of whether or not we are approaching this issue because it might be interesting for economic reasons for the future," he said. "Originally we were not in favour because we did not like these shooting games that much."
Bayern Munich President Uli Hoeness has said the Bundesliga club is considering creating its own competitive esports team. The comments follow the recent statement of the club’s CEO, Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, to the SPOBIS Sports Business Congress, suggesting Bayern could enter esports.