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“I’m involved in 50 percent of his goals” – Hoeneß makes bold Karl claim after criticism

Uli Hoeneß has jokingly drawn a link between his criticism of Lennart Karl and the 18-year-old's subsequent upturn in performances.

Published: Monday, 9 November 2026 at 10:44 AM
“I’m involved in 50 percent of his goals” – Hoeneß makes bold Karl claim after criticism
Key Things to Know
  • Uli Hoeness jokingly claimed responsibility for 50 percent of Lennart Karl's goals following recent criticism.
  • Karl recently scored crucial goals in Bayern Munich's wins over Atletico Madrid and Mainz.
  • Hoeness criticized young players' social media use, referring to the influencer environment as a cesspit.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Bayern Munich honorary president Uli Hoeness jokingly claimed he was involved in half of Lennart Karl's recent goals following his prior public criticism of the teenager. Speaking on BR's Sonntags-Stammtisch program, Hoeness connected his feedback to the 18-year-old's upturn in form, which included decisive goals in Bayern's 2-0 win over Atletico Madrid and a 2-1 victory against Mainz.

Hoeness previously criticized Karl for a perceived lack of humility and addressed his broader concerns regarding social media, calling the influencer world a cesspit. He emphasized his responsibility as an experienced figure to guide emerging talents and ensure they stay focused on their football.

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