No resolution in sight over Robben row – Bayern

Bayern Munich president Uli Hoeness admitted on Thursday he no longer believes their disagreement with the Dutch Football Association (KNVB) over Arjen Robben’s injury can be resolved amicably.

Robben will not play any more football in 2010 after damaging his thigh muscle playing for Holland in the World Cup finals and Bayern want some compensation for losing his services.

The matter may now go to court.

“In the present state of things, we can not conclude that they are willing (to pay compensation),” Hoeness told Munich daily TZ.

“I do not think the discussions will give us something.

“Bayern have been hard done by in this matter.”

Bayern chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge met KNVB chairman Michael van Praag in Essen, Germany, on Thursday.

“The meeting took place in a relaxed atmosphere and it was agreed that another meeting would be held with the entire management of Bayern and the KNVB,” said Bayern in a terse statement.

Bayern are seeking a seven-figure sum from the KNVB in compensation.

Robben, who returned from the World Cup with a two-inch tear in his left thigh, is not expected to play again until January.