As part of the permanent exhibition of the history of German football, the shirt will be placed in the current decade section for the Bundesliga. "We are very happy that Bayer 04 have again contributed to the history of German football," said CEO Michael Schade. "The museum, that I got to know and value last year, is welcome to receive more from us. It’s good we were able to provide a new exhibit in the shape of the shirt worn by Karim Bellarabi."
"The 50,000th Bundesliga goal is a great example of how the history of football is permanently and spectacularly rewritten. That provides a boost for our museum that not only houses historical items but also makes current events come to life. We are very pleased to receive this loan from Karim Bellarabi and we would like to congratulate him on that special goal," said museum director Manuel Neukirchner.
"It's a really great thing and I'm proud of it. You don't get to write Bundesliga history every day," said Bellarabi who has already contributed to the history of the league with the fastest goal in an away game at Borussia Dortmund in 2014. "I dedicate this goal to my family and my friend Hakan Calhanoglu."
The Nerazzurri are in town: Today, Tuesday 10 December, Bayer 04 entertain the reigning champions of Italy Inter Milan on Matchday 6 in the UEFA Champions League (kick-off: 21.00 CET/live on DAZN and on Werkself Radio). Read on for the latest information on the home game at the BayArena.
Show moreThe Bayer 04 U19 team lost 1-0 to Inter Milan on the sixth and final matchday in the league phase of the UEFA Youth League 2024/25. The only goal of the game was scored just after the hour mark. While the side from North Italy have finished top in the league phase with a maximum points return, the Leverkusen team appeared to have just missed out on the knockout stages of the European competition. There is faint hope looking to several games to follow where results are needed to go the way of the Werkself.
Show moreItalian teams are known for being strong in defence. The fact that Inter Milan, the next opponents for the Werkself in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday, 10 December (kick-off: 20.45 CET), have not conceded a single goal in their last five matches is impressive. Will the visitors' keeper Yann Sommer be able to keep a clean sheet at the BayArena against Florian Wirtz and Co.? The lowdown on our next opponents.
Show moreThe Werkself are away to Borussia Dortmund on Bundesliga Matchday 16. The game at the Signal Iduna Park on Friday, 10 January 2025, kicks off at 20.30 CET. Read on for information on ticket sales.
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