Angry Bayern Munich Bosses Back Team and Coach

Munich: Bayern Munich bosses on Friday threw their support behind coach Niko Kovac and his players despite a four-game winless streak in all competitions, accusing the media of 'disrespectful' reporting. The German champions, who have won the last six league titles but are sixth in the standings, travel to VfL Wolfsburg on Saturday, knowing any result other than victory would sink them deeper into crisis.

But club president Uli Hoeness and CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge accused the media of "outrageous, disrespectful and polemical" reporting and warned them of possible legal action.

"When I read about Manuel Neuer then I just have no words. I would like to remind you that Manuel was world goalkeeper of the year four times," Rummenigge told reporters. "Same goes for Jerome Boateng and Mats Hummels." IANS