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Hoeness returns as Bayern president

Related Topics: FC Bayern Munich, Uli Hoeneß

Uli Hoeness has been re-elected as Bayern Munich president at Friday's annual general meeting.

The 64-year-old was forced to step down from the role in 2014 when he served jail time for tax evasion but he remains a popular figure at the club and an overwhelming majority of the members who voted were in favour of Hoeness' return.

"I would like to thank you and I promise that I will not disappoint you," Hoeness after getting the backing from Bayern's fans.

"I want to be a link between the members and the club, between the supervisory board and the general board.