Karl-Heinz Rummenigge Special Career Award Gulf Stream

His footballing journey has been punctuated by a succession of triumphs, both as a player and in boardroom roles.

Rummenigge has etched his name amongst the finest strikers ever to grace the beautiful game, clinching the European Championship with West Germany in 1980 and steering the team to the World Cup finals in 1982 and 1986.

He clinched the Ballon d’Or back-to-back in 1980 and 1981, establishing an enduring legacy at Bayern Munich, where he showcased his skills from 1974 to 1984.

His stint with the Bavarian giants saw him lift a raft of silverware, including two Bundesliga titles, a pair of DFB-Pokal trophies, two European Cups, and an Intercontinental Cup.

In 1984, he was snapped up by Inter Milan, where he played until 1987, leaving an indelible imprint on the Nerazzurri faithful and a solitary regret: failing to secure the Scudetto for them. His most memorable goal?

The stunning bicycle kick against Rangers in 1984, unjustly chalked off by the referee for dangerous play.

After hanging up his boots in 1989, following a two-year spell at Servette, Rummenigge made a triumphant return to Bayern Munich, this time in an executive role, ascending the club’s hierarchy.

His leadership saw Bayern clinch two trebles, 14 Bundesliga titles, and 10 DFB-Pokal trophies, propelling the German powerhouse to sustained success on both the domestic and international stage.