Bayern Munich’s badge between 1938 and 1945, featuring a rather conspicuous symbol, is frequently shared online and on social media, as if to suggest that the club has or had close ties to the ideology associated with Germany’s darkest era.

But it isn’t true. Well, the badge is, but not the sentiment.

In this video, HITC Sevens takes a look at the reality of Bayern Munich’s relationship with fascism, the history of the club, and why they were hated by Hitler and his supporters.

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