Axel Hefer and Herbert Hainer discuss Bundesliga competitiveness and club strategy

Schalke 04 president Axel Hefer and Bayern Munich president Herbert Hainer participated in a joint interview ahead of a Bundesliga fixture. Hefer stated that if he held the position of Bayern Munich president, he would explore changing the league format to foster greater competitiveness. Hefer noted that the current dominance of Bayern Munich hinders the product and commercial potential of the league. Hainer rejected the proposal for structural changes during the discussion. Instead, Hainer emphasized that Bayern Munich would maintain its existing focus on Champions League ambitions. The Bayern Munich president also discussed his strategy for Schalke 04, suggesting a focus on sporting continuity and building a stable foundation to reach European competition spots.

• 3:30 PMYahoo Sports — Schalke 04 president Axel Hefer would aim to win less Bundesliga titles if he were Bayern Munich boss