Latest news with #ArminiaBielefeld
IOL News
28-06-2025
- Business
- IOL News
Delron Buckley spearheads Arminia Bielefeld's mission for youth empowerment in South Africa
The celebrated German football club Arminia Bielefeld will bring a delegation to Johannesburg to embark on a mission of youth empowerment in South Africa and international partnerships. At the forefront of the delegation will be former Bafana Bafana left-wing Delron Buckley, who spent two seasons at Arminia Bielefeld before being signed by rivals Borussia Dortmund. Arminia has had strong ties with other Bafana Bafana players such as Rowen Fernández, Sibusiso Zuma, and Siyabonga Nkosi over the years. The agenda for the trip, which starts on Monday and continues until Thursday, includes an array of community-focused activities, signalling a commitment beyond mere sport. A scheduled training session at the Bolobathaba Academy will see local youth engage with Arminia staff, bringing together valuable practices from Europe and South Africa. The academy, known for its dedication to the development of young athletes, is perfectly positioned to fulfil the club's objectives. Included in the delegation areArminia Bielefeld managing director Christoph Wortmann, alongside Nico Luft, director of sales. Wortmann said the initiative is not just about football; it strives to deepen youth development, foster educational endeavours, and create substantial international partnerships. Arminia Bielefeld will work closely with club ambassador Buckley, whose influence and connection to both communities serve as the impetus for this collaborative effort. Furthering the investment in youth education, the visit features a coaching workshop dedicated to grassroots and youth coaches, focusing on modern player development strategies. It will enhance the coaching skills of local leaders and promote sustainable practices within their communities. Additionally, the delegation plans to host an after-work networking event where members of Johannesburg's business community, NGOs, and sports organisations can engage in dialogue. This collaboration aims to forge new economic opportunities and nurture relationships that may yield future sponsorship and investment prospects. Wortmann highlighted Buckley's vital role in connecting South African youth with European expertise: 'Delron Buckley embodies the connection between South Africa and Arminia Bielefeld like no one else. We're proud to work with him on initiatives that go far beyond football – by empowering young people, supporting education, and building lasting bridges between continents.' As one of Germany's most esteemed football institutions, Arminia Bielefeld, founded in 1905, has always directed its efforts towards a broad spectrum of social and international initiatives. The club remains dedicated to promoting education, inclusion, and cross-border cooperation through sport, exemplifying how the game can be a catalyst for change. This summer, Arminia Bielefeld is not just kicking off community initiatives in South Africa; they're sowing the seeds for a brighter future in youth football and education.
Yahoo
22-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Sasa Kalajdzic expresses enthusiasm for potential Bundesliga return
Recently linked with a return to the Bundesliga, Wolverhampton Wanderers striker Sasa Kalajdzic has spoken on potentially suiting up for another German club. The former Stuttgart and Eintracht Frankfurt man could well imagine continuing his career in Germany. Kalajdzic spoke at length about his former Swabian side in a Kicker interview. 'I even considered flying to Berlin,' Kalajdzic enthusiastically remarked when commenting on Stuttgart's DFB-Pokal Final tie against Arminia Bielefeld. 'but that would have been too difficult. I watched on TV and was extremely happy. The club and the fans deserve it, and so does the team. They play great football and rewarded themselves for a season with more ups than downs. Advertisement 'I've said many times that VfB [Stuttgart] is the club closest to my heart,' Kalajdzic also said. 'I watch almost every game. I'm still in touch with some of the players I have a lot of friends there. My wife also felt very much at home in Stuttgart. VfB is my first big love in football, and it always will be. I'm happy that the clu.b is where it is now. I hope it can climb even higher, because I believe VfB belongs at the top.' As to whether he could envision perhaps returning to Stuttgart to play someday, the 27-year-old obviously needed to note that his familiarity with the team precluded such a possibility. Kalajdzic can't hope to accuse playing time behind the likes of strikers Deniz Undav, Ermedin Demirovic, and current 'man-of-the-moment' Nick Woltemade. There's also the matter of the Austrian international's troubled injury history. 'VfB has three strikers, and all three did well last season,' Kalajdzic said. 'A loan always has to make sense. In football, it's rare or even unheard of to sign someone just because they had a great past or out of love. Everything has to fit. I'm not in a position [due to the injury history] where I can point to a club and say, 'That's where I want to play.',' Kalajdzic nevertheless did drop strong hints that he wised to play football in the country of his mother tongue and comfortable culture. His words on life in Wolverhampton surely solicited a chuckle out of most readers. Advertisement 'It's a smaller city,' Kalajdzic said of his West Midlands home, 'Life here is a bit different from what I was used to – the culture, the food, the lifestyle. In Germany, people go out to a café or eat out when the weather is nice. In England, they do that too, but there's also a big pub culture, which isn't really my thing. But that doesn't mean that life here is worse. The people are very nice and crazy about football.' The most telling quote of the interview still revealed where the two-meter-tall forward wished to be. 'I know the Bundesliga, and the Bundesliga knows me,' Kalajdzic said. 'So it would be a good fit. And I would never close any doors – but that applies in general, not just to VfB. I just want to be back on the pitch and playing! Spain, Germany, or Italy would be options for me, but I'm not ruling out staying in Wolverhampton.' GGFN | Peter Weis
BBC News
19-06-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Gossip: Blues chasing Bundesliga defender Oppie
Birmingham City, Hull City and Norwich are among the clubs chasing Arminia Bielefeld defender Louis Oppie, but the 23-year-old German is also attracting strong interest from Bundesliga rivals Union Berlin who have already submitted a bid. (Football Insider), external Want more EFL transfer rumours? Check out Thursday's full gossip columnFollow the gossip column on BBC Sport
Time of India
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
EA FC 25 Marius Worl TOTS Honourable Mentions SBC tasks, solutions, and more
Image via EA There is a new EA FC 25 Marius Worl TOTS Honourable Mentions SBC live in the game, and you can complete it to get a solid defensive midfielder for your Ultimate Team. To obtain him, you will simply have to complete the two required tasks. The German international has been a great performer for Arminia Bielefeld, who made an underdog run to reach the DFB Pokal finals. You wouldn't have to spend much on the Marius Worl TOTS Honourable Mentions SBC. It will cost you approximately 25 thousand coins, which is quite decent for a 92-rated player in the game. Here are all the details about the latest EA FC 25 Marius Worl SBC. EA FC 25 Marius Worl TOTS Honourable Mentions SBC tasks As mentioned, you will have to complete a total of two tasks as part of the recently commenced EA FC 25 Marius Worl TOTS Honourable Mentions SBC. Both of them are pretty simple, and you must build teams according to the requirements set by the developers. The following are the specifics of the two tasks: Task 1 – Germany Min. team rating: 82. No. of players from Germany in the squad: Min. 1 Reward: 1x Silver Pack Task 2 – 85-Rated Squad Min. team rating: 85. No. of players in the squad: 11 Reward: 1x Small Electrum Players Pack With both of these tasks costing around 25 thousand coins, you must not miss out on this opportunity to get a 92-rated midfielder in EA FC 25. If you have additional fodder players, you can also use them as part of this SBC. EA FC 25 Marius Worl TOTS Honourable Mentions SBC cheapest solutions Listed below are the cards that will be the cheapest solutions for the new EA FC 25 Marius Worl TOTS Honourable Mentions SBC: Task 1 – Germany Fullkrug 82 Tielemans 81 Rafaelle 82 Esther 81 Schick 82 Hegering 82 Kulusevski 82 Lohmann 82 Bachmann 82 Savinho 82 Lukaku 82 Task 2 – 85-Rated Squad Griezmann 88 Ilestedt 84 Mbock 84 Akanji 84 White 84 Cascarino 84 De Ligt 84 Rice 87 Vlahovic 84 Kulusevski 82 Chawinga 84 Using these players will allow you to complete the Marius Worl SBC for a minimal cost in EA FC 25. You can then use him as a defensive midfielder for your Ultimate Team. Besides the primary position of CDM, the player is also an adept central midfielder that you can use inside the game.
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Stuttgart to host Franz Beckenbauer Supercup against Bayern
Stuttgart's Atakan Karazor celebrates with the trophy at the reception on the Schlossplatz after winning the final aginst Arminia Bielefeld. Uli Deck/dpa VfB Stuttgart will host the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup against Bayern Munich on August 16, the German Football League (DFL) said in a statement on Friday. The match, previously known as German Supercup, pits the German Cup winner against the Bundesliga champions. As Cup winners, Stuttgart have the right to play at home. Advertisement The game was named after Germany and Bayern great Beckenbauer following his death in January 2024. The visual identity of the event will also receive a new look, characterized by gold tones, and a new logo, which depicts Beckenbauer in action and will adorn the trophy. The DFL said that the supporting programme in Stuttgart will also be dedicated to "the legacy of the player and the personality of Franz Beckenbauer."
