German champions Bayern Munich have defended their close ties to Qatar, insisting the growing diplomatic crisis between the 2022 World Cup host and its neighbours is a matter for the German government.
Bahrain, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Yemen and Maldives all cut diplomatic ties with Qatar on Monday over its alleged support of Islamist groups and its relations with Iran. Qatar denies the allegations.
Bayern have held their winter training camp in Qatar seven times, beginning their preparations for the second half of the Bundesliga season, including a trip in January this year.