Bayern Munich has a new nickname. Bavarian Minister President Markus Söder bestowed the moniker on the record champions during an honour ceremony at the State Chancellery in Munich on Wednesday.
The CSU politician used the event to recognise the club's outstanding role in the Free State. The new tag directly references the legendary 'FC Hollywood' era that defined the club in the 1990s. Söder emphasised the close ties between the Bundesliga side and the region of Bavaria.
The ceremony took place on 16 September. The Minister President highlighted Bayern's importance as a sporting and social flagship for the area. The club is currently in a mixed period of form. Their last five competitive matches yielded one win, two draws, and two defeats, including two consecutive league losses.
The last clear victory was a 3-0 home win against VfB Stuttgart on 23 May. The current form and the new nickname are generating talk. Supporters can track the team's upcoming challenges in the fixtures list. The current squad also shows the group tasked with tackling the next hurdles.
The next opportunity to shine on the pitch arrives on the upcoming matchday. Then, the record champions must prove they are more than just a name.
The original report is at Bild Sport
