Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has slammed a politician for his controversial comments aimed at the center back. insisting he is an example for all players to follow.
Bayern Munich chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has hit out at Alternative fur Deutschland (AfD) politician Alexander Gauland following the latter's controversial comments toward Jerome Boateng.
The deputy leader of the anti-immigration party stated at the weekend that "people like Boateng as a footballer, but wouldn't want to live next to someone like him" in an apparent reference to the Bayern defender's foreign roots.
Gauland's remarks sparked controversy in Germany and Rummenigge has now taken aim at the right-wing politician.