Why Kettemann Thanked Hecking: Paderborn Coach 'Tired'
Paderborn coach Rald Kettemann expressed exhaustion and thanked Dieter Hecking after the Wolfsburg boss showed class despite relegation loss.
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Paderborn coach Rald Kettemann expressed exhaustion and thanked Dieter Hecking after the Wolfsburg boss showed class despite relegation loss.
Paderborn secured their third top-flight promotion with a playoff win over Wolfsburg, sparking wild scenes and a 'hospital' remark. Here's why it matters.
Paderborn-Wolfsburg playoff goes to extra time after Michel's stoppage-time post hit. Scoreless 90 minutes leaves Bundesliga future on edge.
Ahead of their relegation playoff with VfL Wolfsburg, SC Paderborn fans created a blue-white smoke display as the team bus reached the stadium.
Loris Karius' early contract extension at Schalke will see the goalkeeper become a top earner, signalling a clean break from past wage excesses.
Paderborn missed two huge chances to break deadlock vs Wolfsburg: Marino's 5m header wide, Klaas hit post. Aggregate still 0-0 in promotion play-off.
Wolfsburg leads Paderborn despite red card, leaving relegation playoff in balance after 0-0 first leg. Ten-man Wolfsburg fight to stay in Bundesliga.
Wolfsburg start Souza and Baur for Sticker in the decisive Bundesliga playoff second leg against Paderborn, with the tie level at 0-0.
Eriksen's goal-line clearance keeps Wolfsburg level in their relegation playoff against Paderborn, preserving a 0-0 aggregate after the first leg.
Heidenheim's second-top scorer Marvin Pieringer has a release clause expiring 30 June. With 4 goals, 3 assists, he could exit after relegation.
Ralf Kettemann urges Paderborn fans to give all in relegation second leg vs Wolfsburg, with left-wing spot undecided ahead of the crucial playoff.
Dieter Hecking's serene press conference belies Wolfsburg's must-win match to avoid relegation, though a pointed remark hints at underlying tension.
Dieter Hecking visits a garden show to stay calm ahead of Wolfsburg's relegation decider, then aims a sly dig at doubters: 'Maybe they'll be sad tomorrow.'
FC Bayern will face BVB in the 2026 Franz-Beckenbauer-Supercup after the DFB-Pokal final. The German classic returns as a high-stakes season opener.
Hamburger SV signs 21-year-old Kofi Amoako from Dynamo Dresden as first summer arrival. The midfielder sees the move as a logical next step.
SC Freiburg have signed goalkeeper Mio Backhaus from Werder Bremen for a club-record fee, while Werder activate purchase option for Karl Hein.
Freiburg set a new transfer record to sign goalkeeper Mio Backhaus from Werder Bremen, while Bremen activated their purchase option for Karl Hein.
Wolfsburg's goalless draw in the relegation playoff first leg leaves them in a precarious position, Hecking warns of a similarly tight contest in Paderborn.
Wolfsburg dominated but couldn't score, leaving Paderborn with a strong advantage for Monday's home leg in the Bundesliga relegation playoff.
Nicolas Höfler will end his spell with SC Freiburg's first team this summer but continue his career as a key figure for their Regionalliga squad.