Uwe Bindel is FC Bayern Munich's Biggest Fan And His Story Is Incredible

The Reason This Man Is Football's Biggest Fan Is Actually Really Poignant

Uwe Bindel is football's biggest fan.

While many people may argue with this, the German has more of a claim than most.

Bindel has had to defy the Stasi as a teenager and sacrifice his wedding anniversaries - much to the chagrin of his very patient wife - to watch his beloved Bayern Münich play.

Poignantly, the history of his love for the game is also a potted history of Germany during one of its most turbulent times.

Watch the clip and become helplessly drawn into his story...