At 8:35 am, previously banned HSV pro Vuskovic leaves a taxi with his mother Sanja and two lawyers, all without jackets but in white shirts. Despite doping penalties, the Croatian athlete appears determined and physically fit, gearing up for a career defense at the Palais de Beauvais.
EconomySixteen months past, Elias Saad (age 24) was challenging in local leagues (4th tier) against teams whose brands few know (such as SSV Jeddeloh). Now, St. Pauli's dynamic youth section would have opponents of a markedly different stature in the future.
PanoramaWerder Bremen's ability to bounce back after a seven-game winless streak in the second half of the season can be attributed to player Marco Friedl (26).
TechnologyWith disbelief, Hauke Wahl (30) stood on the field surrounded by jubilant fans alongside his family, allowing his emotions to run wild. The promotion represents the realization of a lifelong dream for him.
TechnologyWolfgang Bosbach, a former German Bundestag member from 1994 to 2017, had been part of FC Bundestag, a soccer team composed of current and past Bundestag members. The 71-year-old Bosbach now plays in the Liqui Moly Handball Bundesliga.
CultureWolfgang Schwenke (54), who has accomplished numerous victories in sports, is likely experiencing one of his greatest triumphs with his promotion to managing director of Holstein Kiel's move to the Bundesliga.
CultureThe last whistle in the 3-1 victory over VfL Osnabrück triggered the biggest celebrations at FC St. Pauli since 2010.
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