The uprising of the Bayern base was at best indirectly decisive for the end of the Qatar deal. But the history of the partnership shows how important it is for a club to be led and challenged by its members.
How much trouble would FC Bayern have avoided if they hadn’t sponsored the state airline Qatar Airways in the first place? The club could have saved itself numerous protest posters and discussions, countless explanations and justifications and, above all, a completely escalated general meeting. But if it had been that easy, it would never have gotten this far.