Eleven-year-old Loreley K. frequently encounters the statement "Football is for boys," but this hasn't dissuaded her from being the sole female member of the E-youth team for Blau-Weiß Rädel in Kloster Lehnin, Brandenburg.
German Federal StatesThe soccer club's descent into lower division status has been certain for several days, and the fate of head coach Friedhelm Funkel (70) has been decided as well. He will depart from the team following the cup match against Bayer Leverkusen on May 25.
AutoFormer professional Florian Kath (29) disappointedly set out on his retirement journey without a proper goodbye from 1. FC Magdeburg.
AutoThe Leipzig coach, Marco Rose (47), received excellent news ahead of the press conference on Friday: Benjamin Henrichs (27) reportedly extended his expiring contract by three years, now running until 2028, according to BILD.
AutoMitchell Weiser (30 years old) will remain with Werder Bremen; he plans to sign a renewal and continue playing for the Bundesliga squad next season.
AutoWhen BILD inquires about the takeaways from a season filled with prolonged failure, he candidly admits to his own shortcomings.
AutoPrior to the initial divisional finale on Saturday, Daniel Thioune's squad (49) may encounter four additional competitors during these crucial matches on May 23 (first away, 8:30 p.m./Sky and SAT1) and May 27 (8:30 p.m./Sky and SAT1).
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