Football - Germany Legends vs England Legends

Tue 19th Nov, 2019

On November 26th at 1900 Wacker-Arena in Burghausen is set to Host an epic International Footballing Showdown. A star studded team of German Football Legends will take on an equally impressive team of English Football Veterans. The two teams met last year in London with a final score of 4-2 to England.... this year, the German team are hoping that the support of a Home crowd can help them to victory.

 

The German line-up includes Legends such as:

  • Thomas Häßler - German Footballer of the Year in both 1989 and 1992, Häßler won both the World Cup and the European Championship whilst racking up 101 caps for Germany
  • Thomas Helmer - A favourite at both Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich where he won three Bundesliga titles, Helmer also helped Germany to the European Championships in 1996
  • Steffen Freund - Another player with a winner's medal from the 1996 European Championships, Steffen Freund also won the Bundesliga in 1995 and 1996 and the Champions League in 1997 with Borussia Dortmund
  • Guido Buchwald - One of Stuttgart's favourite ever players, reaching 325 appearances for the club! He played 76 times for his country and won the World Cup in 1990.
  • Thomas Berthold - Another player from the victorious team of 1990, Berthold played 62 times for Germany and enjoyed spells at Bayern Munich and Roma

 

On the England team are Legends such as:

  • David Seaman - England's second most capped Goalkeeper of all time and two time Premier League winner with Arsenal.
  • Matt Le Tissier - English Football Hall of Famer who scored 161 goals for Southampton
  • Paul Merson - Winner of two First Division titles with Arsenal Ray Parlour - 'The Romford Pele' won three Premier League titles with Arsenal, including being a key part of the 2003-04 side that went the whole season without a single loss
  • Mark Wright - Liverpool legend and was in the England Squad for Euro 98 and Italia 90 Rob Lee - 21 England Caps, was in the Euro 98 squad
  • Mark Chamberlain - Stoke City and Portsmouth Legend Lee Sharpe - 193 caps for Manchester United
  • Lee Hendrie - Aston Villa Legend

 

Tickets for the match are available for free at the Front Office of the club SV Wacker Burghausen (Franz-Alexander-Straße 7, 84489 Burghausen) or via EMail info@wacker1930.de. The football match will be recorded for a television programme and related programming. Come and support your team!


Suspected Gang Faces Court Over Large-Scale Cigarette Thefts from Moving Freight Trains

The main suspect in an extensive series of cigarette thefts from freight trains is currently on trial at the Berlin Regional Court, accused of orchestrating multiple robberies involving millions of...

Google Introduces Gemini Go AI Assistant for Android Go Devices

Google is expanding the reach of its artificial intelligence assistant by introducing Gemini Go, a streamlined version of its Gemini AI, to budget-friendly smartphones running Android Go Edition....

Child Dies and Mother Injured After Car Crashes Into Tree Near Augsburg

A serious road accident occurred on a federal highway near Augsburg, resulting in the death of a five-year-old girl and severe injuries to her mother. According to police reports, a 39-year-old woman...

MG Introduces IM5 and IM6: High-Performance Electric Vehicles with Advanced 800-Volt Platform

MG, the well-known Chinese automotive manufacturer, is expanding its lineup in Europe with the introduction of two new electric models under its IM sub-brand. The IM5, a sedan, and the IM6, an SUV,...

German Federal Government Rejects Expanded Transparency Measures

The German federal government has clarified its stance on transparency, indicating that it does not see a need for broader freedom of information rights, despite recent calls from oversight bodies and...

Arrest Warrant Issued: Teenager Suspected in Sylt Shooting Incident

Authorities on the North Sea island of Sylt have intensified investigations following a daytime shooting outside a local hair salon on Wednesday. According to official sources, two individuals...

More Quick Read Articles »
German PKV Insurance

German Private Health Insurance

Both private Health Insurance in Germany and public insurance, is often complicated to navigate, not to mention expensive. As an expat, you are required to navigate this landscape within weeks of arriving, so check our FAQ on PKV. For our guide on resources and access to agents who can give you a competitive quote, try our PKV Cost comparison tool.

Hospitals

Hospital and Clinic Directory

Germany is famous for its medical expertise and extensive number of hospitals and clinics. See this comprehensive directory of hospitals and clinics across the country, complete with links to their websites, addresses, contact info, and specializations/services.

Events

Upcoming Events

Linkin Park Special Night

Didn't manage to get a ticket for Linkin Park? Or still not enough after the concert? Join us at CRASH on June 12th for our "IN THE END" Linkin Park Special + CORE NIGHT.All night long, we'll be playing Linkin Park's music, along with Nu Metal, Metalcore, and Alternative Rock from bands such as Limp...