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Yahoo
24-05-2025
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- Yahoo
😂 Will they need them today? Free condoms for Bielefeld fans
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇩🇪 here. All Bielefeld residents are excited about the cup final in Berlin. Around 100,000 people are expected to be in the capital, reports ' Everyone who didn't get a ticket is likely to meet in Bielefeld for the public viewing. A Bielefeld company has come up with something special for the event. Around Jahnplatz in Bielefeld, condoms will be distributed for free to Arminia fans today. The packaging reads "Arminia is coming." The final is a complete success for Arminia. How far did the club get in recent years? You can answer these and other questions in our quiz about the DFB-Pokal. Have fun quizzing! "As a traditional Bielefeld company, we are thrilled about the success of DSC Arminia Bielefeld. We couldn't miss out on the joke 'Bielefeld is coming'," said Natalie Fiedel, press spokesperson at Ritex, in a company press release. However, a sale of the condoms is not currently planned, the statement further says. 📸 Thomas F. Starke - 2025 Getty Images
Yahoo
23-05-2025
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- Yahoo
DFB Pokal Final Preview: Arminia Bielefeld vs Stuttgart
VfB Stuttgart will look to lift their first DFB Pokal for the first time since 1997, but they will have to overcome 3. Liga side Arminia Bielefeld who are enjoying a fairytale season. After winning the 3. Liga and gaining promotion back into the 2. Bundesliga, Arminia – who have knocked out Bundesliga opposition in the last four rounds – will look to trouble Sebastian Hoeneß' Stuttgart. After beating Hannover 2-0, Michél Kniat's Arminia – captained by American Mael Corboz – eliminated Union Berlin (2-0), Freiburg (3-1), Werder Bremen (2-1) and last season's Bundesliga and German Cup winners, Bayer Leverkusen (2-1). Advertisement Stuttgart meanwhile beat Preußen Münster (5-0), Kaiserslautern (2-1), Jahn Regensburg (3-0), Augsburg (1-0) and RB Leipzig (3-1) to reach their first German Cup final since 2013, where they lost to Jupp Heynckes Bayern Munich (3-2). Arminia Bielefeld vs VfB Stuttgart Team News Bielefeld have been without Nassim Boujellab (Knee) for their last eight league games and the Moroccan midfielder will miss Saturday's clash against Stuttgart, who will be without their own midfield maestro Angelo Stiller (Ankle). The German – who is being courted by Europe's top clubs – suffered an injury in the penultimate matchday of the Bundesliga season. Arminia Bielefeld vs VfB Stuttgart Likely Line-ups Arminia Bielefeld: Kersken – Schneider, Russo, Großer – Hagman, Schreck, Corboz (c), Oppie – Sarenren Bazee, Wörl – Grodowski. VfB Stuttgart: Nübel – Jeltsch, Chabot, Hendriks – Vagnoman, Karazor (c), Millot, Mittelstädt – Leweling, Undav – Woltemade. GGFN | Daniel Pinder
The Hindu
23-05-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Arminia Bielefeld dares to dream as it meets Bundesliga's VfB Stuttgart in German Cup final
On Saturday in Berlin, third-tier Arminia Bielefeld — playing in the same league as VfB Stuttgart's reserves — dares to dream against the Bundesliga giant in the DFB-Pokal final. For the minnows, recently promoted to the German second division, a roaring 75,000 at the Olympiastadion will witness the fairy tale's final chapter. Coached by Michel Kniat and full of previously unknown players, it has taken Arminia five rounds to reach Berlin, with each win coming against teams from higher divisions, including four Bundesliga sides. No third-division team has ever beaten four top-flight clubs in a row in a single DFB-Pokal campaign before. Arminia Bielefeld's road to the final First round: Arminia Bielefeld 2-0 Hannover 96 Second round: Arminia Bielefeld 2-0 Union Berlin Round of 16: Arminia Bielefeld 3-1 Freiburg Quarterfinal: Arminia Biefeleld 2-1 Werder Bremen Semifinal: Arminia Bielefeld 2-1 Bayer Leverkusen It will now face five-time Bundesliga champion and three-time German Cup winner Stuttgart, which, just a few months ago, was competing in the Champions League. Meanwhile, Arminia, which is chasing the first major trophy in its 120-year history, is only the fourth club from the third-tier to reach the final following Union Berlin (2001), Energie Cottbus (1997), and Hertha BSC's reserve team (1993). The true scale of the gulf in class between these two sides can be quantified by Opta's Power Ranking, which ranks Stuttgart 50th in the world, with five players in Germany's 26-man Nations League semifinal squad, while its opponent is 507th. The vast difference in squad valuation also highlights the disparity — Stuttgart's squad is valued at over €350 million, according to Transfermarkt, while Armenia's stands at a mere €8.23 million. The 2-1 semifinal victory over Xabi Alonso's Bayer Leverkusen, the defending champion, demonstrated why Arminia's run is not just a mere smash-and-grab team. It generated more expected goals (xG) than its illustrious opponent, with Arminia having an xG of 1.43 on the night compared to Leverkusen's 0.95 Despite the odds stacked against it, Arminia's waspish pressing, lightning-quick counterattacks, and tactical dexterity have helped it slay one dragon after another. Names like Marius Worl, Mael Corboz, Louis Oppie, Jonas Kersken, Sam Schreck, and Christopher Lannert have transcended local adoration, becoming national darlings. Since its Bundesliga debut in 1970-71, the club has been on a veritable roller-coaster ride, plummeting and soaring between Germany's top and third tiers. Its most recent spell in the top flight in the 2021-22 season was followed by successive relegations. Ahead of the final, Armenia coach Kniat said a German Cup win would mean 'everything, simply everything,' to the club, supporters and the city. ALSO READ | Real Madrid to be without Ancelotti in FIFA Club World Cup 2025 'I'm often told to relax and enjoy Berlin. I'd love to,' Kniat told Die Welt, but added, 'I can only do that if we actually win the Cup.' Those words would have seemed absurd to Arminia fans back then. The 39-year-old had just taken the helm of a team teetering on the edge of relegation to amateur leagues. Yet, in just two seasons, he's brought the club to the precipice of European football, with the German Cup winner securing a spot in next season's Europa League. Only once has a team from outside the top-flight won the German Cup: second-division Hannover in 1992. European clubs that won major cups while playing below the top flight Barnsley (1911/12 FA Cup) Guingamp (2008/09 Coupe de France) Hannover 96 (1991/92 DFB-Pokal) Le Havre (1958/59 Coupe de France) Napoli (1961/62 Coppa Italia) Norwich City (1961/62 League Cup) Notts County (1893/94 FA Cup) QPR (1966/67 League Cup) Sheffield Wednesday (1990/91 League Cup) Sunderland (1972/73 FA Cup) Swindon Town (1968/69 League Cup) Tottenham (1900/01 FA Cup) Vado (1922 Coppa Italia) West Brom (1930/31 FA Cup) West Ham (1979/80 FA Cup) Wolves (1907/08 FA Cup) The 2024/25 season has been a season of underdog triumphs. Tottenham Hotspur shattered its 17-year trophy drought, while Crystal Palace soared to new heights, clinching its first-ever major trophy. However, even these monumental achievements will pale in comparison if Arminia manages to seize the DFB-Pokal. It would become a fairytale for the ages.
Tom's Guide
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Tom's Guide
Arminia Bielefeld vs Stuttgart live stream: how to watch German Cup final online for FREE
The Arminia Bielefeld vs Stuttgart live stream is a German Cup final dripping in narrative and intrigue. Third-tier Arminia have already beaten four top-flight sides to reach their first major final, while Die Schwaben have struggled all campaign long — and you can watch it live from anywhere with a VPN and potentially for free. The Arminia Bielefeld vs Stuttgart live stream takes place on Saturday, May 24. ► Time: 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT / 7 p.m. BST / 4 a.m. AEST (Sunday)• FREE STREAM — ZDF (Germany)• U.S. — Watch on ESPN Plus, via Sling TV• U.K. — Watch on Premier Sports• Watch anywhere — try NordVPN 100% risk free Arminia are the Cinderella story of this season's DFB-Pokal. The third-tier outfit have faced Bundesliga opposition at every stage since the first round and count Union Berlin, Freiburg, Werder Bremen and defending champions Bayer Leverkusen among their scalps in a stunning run to the final. Yes, home draws throughout have helped Michel Kniat's side, but conceding just three in five outings in this competition, confidence will be high for the third-tier champions. Hannover loanee Marius Worl will have his eye on another goal. Stuttgart have struggled this season, with Champions League duty stretching a small squad to breaking point after 2023/24's Bundesliga runners-up heroics. Sebastian Hoeness' side finished ninth in the top flight this term, but won their final three games to enter the final in improved form, while a 3-1 semi-final win over RB Leipzig was among their best performances of the season. Center-back Leonidas Stergiou's foot problem means he's likely to miss out, with former Brighton & Hove Albion man, Denis Undav expected to start just behind center-forward Nick Woltemade. Read on for how to watch a Arminia Bielefeld vs Stuttgart live stream wherever you are and potentially for FREE. Football fans in Germany are in luck, as they can watch Arminia Bielefeld vs Stuttgart live streams for FREE. The German Cup final will be shown on ZDF and its associated streaming service ZDF Live. Elsewhere, Austrian TV provider ServusTV are showing the game. Away from home? You may not be able to watch the action like you normally would due to regional restrictions. Fortunately, there's an easy solution. Use a VPN to watch the Germany Cup final for free — we'll show you how to do that below. Away from home at the moment and blocked from watching the German Cup final on your usual subscription? You can still watch Arminia Bielefeld vs Stuttgart live thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software allows your devices to appear to be back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are, making it ideal for viewers away on vacation or on business. Our favorite is NordVPN — we explain why in our NordVPN review. There's a good reason you've heard of NordVPN. We specialize in testing and reviewing VPN services and NordVPN is the one we rate best. It's outstanding at unblocking streaming services, it's fast and it has top-level security features too. With over 7,000 servers, across 110+ countries, and at a great price too, it's easy to recommend. Get 70% off NordVPN with this deal Using a VPN is incredibly simple. 1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite. 2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're in the U.S. and want to view a German service, you'd select Germany from the list. 3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to ZDF Live or another streaming service and watch the action. Soccer fans in the U.S. can watch the Arminia Bielefeld vs Stuttgart live stream on ESPN Plus. ESPN Plus isn't a like-for-like replacement for ESPN, but it will grant you access to thousands of live events, original shows and series that can't be found anywhere else (not even on ESPN channels). ESPN Plus costs $11.99 a month or $119.99 a year. Even better, ESPN Plus is available in a bundle with both Hulu and Disney Plus from $16.99 a month. That gets you all of the ESPN Plus events and the best Hulu shows. There is another, even better option if you want more channels than the ESPN. Sling TV is our top pick. Its Orange plan gets you ESPN channels, plus a host of others including Fox, for $45.99/month (50% off your first month). You can also bundle Sling Orange and Blue together for an all-in option for $60.99 a month. Not in the U.S. right now, you can still follow your usual German Cup final live stream by using one of the best VPN services, such as NordVPN. Sling TV offers two packages, both of which start from $46 a month. The Sling Orange plan comes with a gaggle of channels, including ESPN for the German Cup final. The 2025 German Cup final, Arminia Bielefeld vs Stuttgart, is being shown on Premier Sports in the U.K.. A subscription costs £15.99 per month, but if you're willing to commit to a whole year you'll pay £11.99 each month. Premier Sports also holds the rights to European Champions Cup, Top 14 and United Rugby Championship rugby, and the NHL. If you're not in the U.K., you can still follow your usual Arminia Bielefeld vs Stuttgart live stream by using one of the best VPN services, such as NordVPN. Arminia Bielefeld vs Stuttgart is on DAZN in Canada. DAZN plans start at CA$29.99/month, although you can save a little by buying annually (CA$199.99). If you're unfamiliar, DAZN has apps on pretty much every single streaming platform out there. Canadians traveling abroad who want to access their usual subscription can use a VPN such as NordVPN to make their streaming device behave like it's back home. Aussies can watch the Arminia Bielefeld vs Stuttgart live stream on Optus Sport, which also has the rights to all 380 Premier League games this season. Optus can be accessed via a dedicated mobile or tablet app, and also on streaming devices such as Chromecast and Apple TV. Optus usually costs $24.99/month or an annual plan is $229. Not in Australia right now? You can simply use a VPN like NordVPN to watch all the action on your Optus account as if you were back home. For New Zealand soccer fans wanting to catch the Arminia Bielefeld vs Stuttgart live stream, it's DAZN again. For the Kiwis, a monthly subscription to the streaming service costs NZ$29.99. Alternatively, a 12-month rolling deal is half-price at NZ$14.99. Remember, if you're away from NZ at the minute, you'll need to get yourself a VPN, such as NordVPN. 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Reuters
31-03-2025
- Sport
- Reuters
Leverkusen wary of Arminia, says Alonso ahead of German Cup semi
March 31 (Reuters) - German third-tier side Arminia Bielefeld's record against Bundesliga clubs in the German Cup makes them dangerous opponents, Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso said ahead of Tuesday's semi-final between the sides. Bielefeld knocked out Union Berlin, SC Freiburg and Werder Bremen on the way to the last four. "We have to respect Arminia, they have beaten three Bundesliga teams already. We have to be ready for a tough game. We need to give everything, it's an all or nothing game," Alonso told reporters on Monday. "The DFB-Pokal is special. It writes its own stories. Arminia has done very well and deserves to be in the semis." Leverkusen, the German Cup holders, are on a two-match winning run after recovering from their Champions League exit and a loss to Werder Bremen in the Bundesliga. They are second in the standings, tailing leaders Bayern Munich by six points with nine matches remaining. "Arminia play with a lot of energy and are courageous with the ball. They are very dynamic going forward. It's semis, we're expecting a great atmosphere in Bielefeld and we'll have to give it our all," Alonso said.
