“I’m a Bayern supporter and back in 1999 we had to suffer a terrible defeat.”
But the Brisbane Roar midfielder is keen to wipe that from his mind on July 20, when the inaugural A-League All Stars face United at ANZ Stadium.
Broich was on Tuesday named among the squad’s first three players, alongside Sydney FC’s Brett Emerton and Nikolai Topor-Stanley of Western Sydney Wanderers.
And while Bayern have won two Champions League titles since 1999, Broich is relishing the chance to come face-to-face with their former foes.
“I’ve always looked up to that team and, for a few years, they were the top team in the whole world,” he said.
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“But I’m not nervous, I’m really excited about it.
“It’s an honour to be a part of this.”
The sold-out match will also reunite Broich with the man he won two A-League titles with – former Roar mentor Ange Postecoglou, coach of the All Stars side.
Broich says it will be a special occasion for the pair.
“I owe Ange big time on and off the pitch, and together we had some of the most important times of our careers,” he said.