On this day 72 years ago, the "Miracle of Bern" took place.
In the 1954 World Cup final, the Federal Republic of Germany defeated Hungary 3–2 in one of the greatest upsets in football history.
Why is it called a miracle?
• The opponent seemed invincible. Ferenc Puskás’s Hungary - known as the "Mighty Magyars" - had gone 32 consecutive matches without a loss (remaining unbeaten for over three years) and was considered the best national team in the world.
• The backdrop was disheartening. In the group stage of the same tournament, Hungary had thrashed Germany 8–3. Very few imagined a different outcome for the final.
• The match seemed all but decided. Hungary was already leading 2–0 after just eight minutes. Yet, amidst torrential rain, Germany rallied to win 3–2, thanks to a goal by Helmut Rahn in the 84th minute.
• Even footwear played a role. Adi Dassler, the founder of Adidas, had developed boots for the Germans featuring screw-in, interchangeable studs. On the muddy pitch, this gave them stability, whereas the Hungarians kept slipping - a technical detail that ultimately proved decisive.
This match went down in history as the "Miracle of Bern": proof that, in football, past records and predictions do not always dictate the final result.
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Arijon Ibrahimović is set to extend his contract at FC Bayern until 2028. The player decided to stay following a conversation with Vincent Kompany, where the coach promised him a backup role for all attacking positions. Another loan move is currently not planned [@kerry_hau]
Per Mertesacker ist offenbar bereit, einen Job beim Deutschen Fußball-Bund zu übernehmen. 🤝
↪️ Inmitten der Diskussionen um eine mögliche Verpflichtung von Jürgen Klopp als neuen Bundestrainer und dem angekündigten Abschied von DFB-Sportgeschäftsführer Andreas Rettig würde der Weltmeister von 2014 Verantwortung übernehmen.
👉 Der frühere Innenverteidiger leitete bis zu diesem Sommer die Nachwuchsakademie seines letzten Vereins Arsenal. Mertesacker stellte aber auch klar, dass es kein schnelles Engagement beim DFB geben wird. Er wolle erstmal seine Arbeit als Experte beim ZDF während der Fußball-Weltmeisterschaft zu Ende bringen und dann in den Urlaub gehen. "Was ich natürlich auch machen wollte nach 15 Jahren beim FC Arsenal, acht Jahren in der dortigen Akademie: Die Zeit zu reflektieren, was ich da alles erlebt habe", betonte der 104-malige Nationalspieler.
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➡️ℹ️🇩🇪 Per Mertesacker has said he's open and willing to take on a role with the DFB;
🗣️"To somehow work at the DFB, German football, to which I owe so much, to give something back, if that's what I want - I'm of course available for that. My plan is to finish the beautiful tournament here. Then first go on holiday."
[@ZDFheute via @kicker]