Due to tonight’s international there couldn’t be any representatives of the team at today’s ceremony, but Mario Götze sent a video message. Ahead of Friday’s game against Gibraltar, the DFB honoured individuals who have ensured the spirit of the game has remained intact through fair play and honourable practice in Nuremberg’s town hall.
The World Cup winning goalscorer’s speech resonated with the youngest winners: Till Bartlog and Benjamin Jäger. "I wish you well and of course, congratulations,” said Mario Götze. “I have huge respect for your good sportsmanship and fair play – there are professional players who could learn from you.”
"Why? That was nothing special"
Till Bartlog, who is only ten, showed great sportsmanship in a game for 1. FC Hassloch 08. He was in a promising position but his marker’s glasses fell off. Bartlog waited until his opponent had picked up his glasses before playing on. When asked about winning the award, he was happy but confused: “Why? That was nothing special.”
Benjamin Jäger scored for SC Eiweiler having collided with the goalkeeper. The referee awarded the goal but Benni convinced him to change his mind. A spectator shouted: “How can you be so stupid to do that?”
Five amateur players were honoured in the ceremony, alongside one professional player and one coach. Florian Trinks scored with his hand for SpVgg Greuther Fürth but made sure that the goal didn’t count. ETSV Weiche manager Daniel Jurgeleit warned his opposite number that he was about to select a suspended player for the game.
Honoured by Niersbach, Maly and Hainer
120 invited guests, including DFB president Wolfgang Niersbach, Mayor of Nuremberg Dr. Ulrich Maly and adidas CEO Herbert Hainer, were present at the ceremony which awarded 100 people for their fair play. Each year 100 people involved with the amateur game in Germany are invited to a Germany international as a thank you for the work they do in ensuring football is played in the manner it should be.
Due to tonight’s international there couldn’t be any representatives of the team at today’s ceremony, but Mario Götze sent a video message. Ahead of Friday’s game against Gibraltar, the DFB honoured individuals who have ensured the spirit of the game has remained intact through fair play and honourable practice in Nuremberg’s town hall.
The World Cup winning goalscorer’s speech resonated with the youngest winners: Till Bartlog and Benjamin Jäger. "I wish you well and of course, congratulations,” said Mario Götze. “I have huge respect for your good sportsmanship and fair play – there are professional players who could learn from you.”
"Why? That was nothing special"
Till Bartlog, who is only ten, showed great sportsmanship in a game for 1. FC Hassloch 08. He was in a promising position but his marker’s glasses fell off. Bartlog waited until his opponent had picked up his glasses before playing on. When asked about winning the award, he was happy but confused: “Why? That was nothing special.”
Benjamin Jäger scored for SC Eiweiler having collided with the goalkeeper. The referee awarded the goal but Benni convinced him to change his mind. A spectator shouted: “How can you be so stupid to do that?”
Five amateur players were honoured in the ceremony, alongside one professional player and one coach. Florian Trinks scored with his hand for SpVgg Greuther Fürth but made sure that the goal didn’t count. ETSV Weiche manager Daniel Jurgeleit warned his opposite number that he was about to select a suspended player for the game.
Honoured by Niersbach, Maly and Hainer
120 invited guests, including DFB president Wolfgang Niersbach, Mayor of Nuremberg Dr. Ulrich Maly and adidas CEO Herbert Hainer, were present at the ceremony which awarded 100 people for their fair play. Each year 100 people involved with the amateur game in Germany are invited to a Germany international as a thank you for the work they do in ensuring football is played in the manner it should be.
Wolfgang Niersbach said: "We were all delighted to see Germany pick up the World Cup trophy this summer but we can’t forget what formed the basis of the victory. Fair play and honourable behaviour.” Ulrich Maly went on to say: “The World Cup success was born in the youth teams. It started from the bottom,” said the Mayor.
The DFB President looked back at the start of the week, when he witnessed the World Cup winning squad pick up the Silver Laurel Leaf as well as attending the premiere of “Die Mannschaft.” “The President’s speech in Bellevue Palace was a declaration of love for football,” explained Niersbach. So far 120,000 people have watched the film, which has been out for two days.
