The German team hit the ground running. Just three hours following their arrival in Gdansk on Monday afternoon, the team appeared in an open practice in historic Lechia stadium. A huge crowd of 10,000 fans had turned out, filling the traditional arena almost to capacity.
Steffen Möller served as announcer during the event late Monday afternoon. The Wuppertal-born actor and comedian was well suited for this role, as he made Poland his home several years ago, and has grown into a popular figure over here.
DFB-President Wolfgang Niersbach and other members of the official delegation followed the action from the packed stands, as all 23 players went through their workout – including Bastian Schweinsteiger. "Our medical department has given him the go signal. He’s back to his regular routine", said Oliver Bierhoff.
"We were welcomed with open arms, and conditions are excellent”, said Bierhoff. “We look forward to our time here in Poland and want to say thanks for the hospitality". Which the team and the support staff expressed through especially designed t-shirts, reading "Thank you, Poland" on the back, with the Polish flag on the front.
Bierhoff also presented a cheque in the name of the Egidius Braun Foundation issued for 10,000 Euros to the children’s hospital Kattowitz. Much to the delight of many children in the crowd, the 90-minute practice session concluded with the team kicking 300 balls into the stands. Miroslav Klose and Lukas Podolski, both Polish born, received the warmest applause and spent many minutes giving autographs on the way out to the team coach.
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The German team hit the ground running. Just three hours following their arrival in Gdansk on Monday afternoon, the team appeared in an open practice in historic Lechia stadium. A huge crowd of 10,000 fans had turned out, filling the traditional arena almost to capacity.
Steffen Möller served as announcer during the event late Monday afternoon. The Wuppertal-born actor and comedian was well suited for this role, as he made Poland his home several years ago, and has grown into a popular figure over here.
DFB-President Wolfgang Niersbach and other members of the official delegation followed the action from the packed stands, as all 23 players went through their workout – including Bastian Schweinsteiger. "Our medical department has given him the go signal. He’s back to his regular routine", said Oliver Bierhoff.
"We were welcomed with open arms, and conditions are excellent”, said Bierhoff. “We look forward to our time here in Poland and want to say thanks for the hospitality". Which the team and the support staff expressed through especially designed t-shirts, reading "Thank you, Poland" on the back, with the Polish flag on the front.
Bierhoff also presented a cheque in the name of the Egidius Braun Foundation issued for 10,000 Euros to the children’s hospital Kattowitz. Much to the delight of many children in the crowd, the 90-minute practice session concluded with the team kicking 300 balls into the stands. Miroslav Klose and Lukas Podolski, both Polish born, received the warmest applause and spent many minutes giving autographs on the way out to the team coach.
