You have extended your contract with Eintracht by five years until mid-2027.

Is your dream of becoming mayor of Frankfurt over with?

Marc Heinrich

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Peter Hess

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No, I wouldn't say that.

I still have the willingness and the imagination.

At the moment, however, Corona and the consequences do not allow us to leave Eintracht.

If we hadn't been hit hard economically in the last two years, I would have given more thought to signaling my willingness in politics.

There were good talks with various party representatives.

But now it is necessary to continue to make my contribution to the long-term stabilization and further development of unity.

The social importance of Eintracht has grown noticeably in recent years, one can almost speak of political importance.

The motto of FC Barcelona is "Mes que un club".

Is Eintracht also “more than a club”?

She was and is, without a doubt.

At the base and at the top.

I am very pleased that Peter (President Peter Fischer, ed.) is receiving broad recognition for his work through a variety of awards that he is currently receiving.

I think that's not to be valued highly enough for Eintracht and their idealistic perception.

It's good because a club can only be successful if it combines sporting excellence with economic capability and attitude.

Peter has always been clear on certain issues, but he's always had a bit of the party president image about him, and I wouldn't rule out the possibility that he played his part in getting it seen that way.

But you also have to certify that over the years he has developed a seriousness in his role as president that is unparalleled in the league in terms of social depth.

This is carried across the board by the whole club.

What grows out of this?

So, picking up on the political party point, I think one should always stick to one's last as well.

We reach many people, we also set many social accents.

However, if Eintracht positions itself in party politics, with all its own powers, rules and mechanisms, this could possibly have a negative impact on social acceptance.

Where does Eintracht want to go, what does Eintracht want to be?

Based on the triangle that I named, we are a social institution that has to bridge the gap between a traditional community of values ​​and a high-performance company in order to take people from very different milieus with us.

At Eintracht Frankfurt it doesn't matter whether you're rich or poor, which ethnic group you belong to or which sexual orientation you live by.

Our statutes provide us with the values ​​that we all have to orientate ourselves by, and all economic and commercial issues must also be measured against them.

It is clear to us: Sport is not just an end in itself, but also serves certain values: the fight against discrimination, peaceful coexistence of people and the fight against racism and anti-Semitism.

This is a mission statement and our orientation.

Of course, I keep hearing the accusation: "But you have fans who are sometimes violent" or "You also have fans with right-wing sentiments".

Yes, absolutely correct.

Their behavior is not in accordance with the Articles of Association.

But that doesn't change the clear orientation to which we feel committed as a club, and the classification that we don't want to give these people a home.