Deadlock over Robben
Bayern Munich chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge revealed Saturday there has been no resolution in the compensation fight with the Dutch football association over the World Cup injury to winger Arjen Robben.
Robben is not expected to play again until next year having aggravated a torn muscle in his left thigh which he picked up helping the Dutch reach the final of the World Cup.
Rummenigge has demanded compensation and the Bundesliga champions have met with the Dutch to discuss the loss of Robben, but without result so far.
"Our team doctor Hans-Wilhelm Mueller-Wohlfahrt has clearly documented what we see is the violation of Arjen Robben," Rummennigge told Sky after Bayern were held to a goalless draw by Bremen on Saturday in the German league.
"We want to offset the financial loss."
Rummennigge said both parties had exchanged their points of view and had agreed to continue the talks.
"It is clear that FIFA will not create a precedent with Arjen Robben," said Rummennigge.
Robben was first injured in a World Cup warm-up game on June 5 against Hungary, but remained in the Dutch squad despite tearing a muscle and eventually played in the tournament after intensive rehabilitation.
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