There is no success without sacrifice. If you succeed without sacrifice it is because someone has suffered before you. If you sacrifice without success it is because someone will succeed after.
Adoniram JudsonRead
Bayern exists only to win, but to win in style, too. Winning 2-1 is not enough. We have to win 5-0.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Bayern Munich aims not just to win, but to win impressively.
Toni Kroos emphasizes that Bayern Munich's ethos revolves around achieving victory not only through the scoreline but also by showcasing a superior and aesthetic quality of play. This reflects the club's commitment to excellence, where they believe that a mere win is insufficient; it must also be achieved in a way that epitomizes their identity and style of football.
Themes
Bayern MunichWinningStyleFootballExcellence
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about sportsmanship during a football seminar.
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