Uli Hoeness, who was released from prison in February after serving a sentence for tax evasion, "made a triumphant return to Bayern Munich as club president on Friday after being re-elected unopposed." Cheered on by the "vast majority of the 7,000 club members at the annual general meeting and booed by a handful, Hoeness was hugged by fellow club bosses when the election result was announced." A former Bayern player and sporting director, Hoeness first became president in '09. He was known for "voicing strong opinions and helped turn the Bavarian club into a multimillion dollar international operation." The 64-year-old was convicted in March '14 for evading €28.5M in taxes (REUTERS, 11/25).
An Atlético Madrid fan has filed a lawsuit against UEFA "claiming losses due Sergio Ramos' controversial goal in the 2016 Champions League final." The Real Madrid defender headed the opening goal of the showpiece but "appeared to be offside" -- an incident which the claimant (also an Atlético season ticket holder) says unfairly “altered the game, benefiting one of the teams.” José Antonio Campón is filing for a total of €1,660 ($1,760) -- €160 ($170) for the ticket and €1,500 ($1,590) for "moral damage" (FOOTBALL ESPANA, 11/25).
