In a jaw-dropping twist that has social media buzzing, Uli Hoeneß, the former Bayern Munich president and convicted tax evader, appeared on the popular German talk show Maischberger on March 12, 2025, to lecture the world on financial responsibility—while taking aim at billionaire Elon Musk.
The irony? Hoeneß himself served time in prison after confessing to defrauding German tax authorities of a staggering €18 million in 2014, making his critique of Musk’s business acumen both audacious and eyebrow-raising.
Convicted Tax Evader Uli Hoeneß Slams Elon Musk on National TV
During the broadcast, Hoeneß didn’t hold back, declaring that Musk, the CEO of Tesla, SpaceX, and owner of X, “doesn’t have all his cups in the cabinet”—a sharp jab at the tech mogul’s controversial persona.
Hoeneß’s comments came as he defended massive government spending while dismissing Musk’s economic influence, sparking outrage and amusement in equal measure online. “It’s rich hearing a tax dodger lecture anyone on financial stability,” tweeted one user, while another quipped, “Uli, stick to football—and your tax returns!”
The appearance on Maischberger, hosted by veteran journalist Sandra Maischberger on ARD, has reignited debates about Hoeneß’s credibility. Once a revered figure in German football for steering Bayern Munich to global success, his legacy took a hit after his 2014 tax evasion scandal, which led to a three-and-a-half-year prison sentence.
Now, his willingness to weigh in on economic matters—and take shots at Musk, who recently saw Tesla’s stock tumble but gained political clout with U.S. President Donald Trump—has left many questioning his judgment.
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Elon Musk, no stranger to controversy, has faced his own share of scrutiny, from Tesla’s declining market value to his polarizing political stances, including his support for Trump. Yet, Hoeneß’s critique has drawn sharp backlash, with critics pointing out the hypocrisy of a man who once hid millions in offshore accounts now sitting on national television to judge others’ financial sanity.
Social media erupted following the episode, with the hashtag #HoeneßHypocrisy trending in Germany. “Uli Hoeneß calling out Elon Musk is like a pirate criticizing a sailor for bad navigation,” one X user posted, while others defended Hoeneß’s football legacy but slammed his moral authority. The clash of two titans—one a disgraced sports icon, the other a chaotic tech visionary—has turned this talk show moment into a cultural firestorm.
As Bayern Munich continues to navigate its own challenges in the Bundesliga, and Musk pushes forward with ambitious projects like Mars colonization, the question lingers: Who’s really out of their mind here? Tune in to find out how this bizarre showdown unfolds—and whether Hoeneß’s bold move will backfire spectacularly.
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