Thread by @FCBAYERNMunichD

Bernd #Neuendorf on the significance of the Ukraine game: " For all of us, the game is special, it's an extraordinary occasion. The game has a very special meaning; we are playing with Ukraine in this game rather than against Ukraine."

Neuendorf: "This game is a real statement for me; we are looking forward to it and our guests from Ukraine."

Neuendorf on Bremen as the venue: "This is the first international match in Bremen since 2012 and it's about time that the football-loving area of Bremen is once again involved at the international level. After my election, I began talks with politicians and Werder Bremen."

Neuendorf: "We are exactly one year away from the start of the European Championship and we want to inspire the fans and win them over. We want to grow closer to the fans."

Neuendorf on the 18:00 p.m. kick-off time: "It will be a success and it's a signal to the fans! We are making it possible for many families with children to come to the stadium, it will be full."

Neuendorf on the significance of the 1000th game: "It's an incredible story; we are only the fifth nation to reach this milestone. To have reached this mark is a great moment for the DFB."

Neuendorf on the finances at the DFB: "I have always said that we are pushing the structural deficit further down the line."

Neuendorf: "We are currently bringing together the individual results from the different teams and want to be in a position to deal with a difficult issue like this on our own. We will discuss and deliberate within the committees."

Neuendorf on the reorganisation of the DFL and the basic contract: "We have not yet held talks with the DFL personnel, but we will approach each other and swap ideas. It's good that the DFL's ability to act has been improved."

Neuendorf: "We are also in the final stages of discussions on the basic contract, and have had good talks in this area right from the start, first internally at the DFB about the essential things and then together with the league."

Neuendorf: "It's not just about money, but also about structural issues and details that have to be clarified. We are on the home stretch and will keep the deadline of 30th June."

Neuendorf on the socio-political significance of the national team: "We have set our own guidelines as an association and made them very clear before Qatar. We will also highlight issues apart from the ones concerning football."

Neuendorf on Oliver #Kahn in the task force: That hasn't changed, even though he is no longer with FC Bayern München. Oliver Kahn is still part of it."