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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."
Kuwait Times
26-05-2025
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Stuttgart win German Cup
BERLIN: Stuttgart withstood a late fightback from underdogs Arminia Bielefeld to claim the German Cup in Berlin on Saturday, holding on for a 4-2 victory despite conceding twice in the final 10 minutes. Goals from Nick Woltemade, Enzo Millot and Deniz Undav had Stuttgart three up inside 28 minutes and cruising against Bielefeld, just the fourth third division side to make the final in the competition's 82-year history. Millot added a second with 66 minutes and Stuttgart looked to have the job done, but a Julian Kania strike and a Josha Vagnoman own goal with the clock ticking down made Stuttgart sweat. They however held on to claim their fourth German Cup and their first since 1997, when the then Joachim Loew-coached side again triumphed against third-flight opponents Energie Cottbus. 'I'm completely exhausted. The emotions are running high. I can't even put it into words,' Stuttgart defender Maximilian Mittelstaedt, who was born and raised in Berlin, told TV network ZDF. 'I think this is the most wonderful feeling you can have. I'm overwhelmed.' Undav echoed the sentiments, saying 'the feeling is undescribable. We threw everything into it'. The win means Stuttgart, who finished ninth in the regular season, will join Freiburg in next season's Europa League. Stuttgart's Angelo Stiller shone in the middle of the park, setting up goals for his Germany teammates Woltemade and Undav, showing the passing prowess that has him earmarked as Toni Kroos' replacement. Bielefeld coach Michel Kniat said: 'When I look in the faces of the lads, I see some tears. Of course we're disappointed, but we can be proud, very proud, of our season.' Golden chance The trophy is also just rewards for Stuttgart coach Sebastian Hoeness, who took over with the club sitting dead last in April 2023 before guiding them to second place and a return to the Champions League last season. Bielefeld rode an underdog wave into the German capital, having beaten four first division sides on their way to the final including defending champions Bayer Leverkusen in the semis. Bielefeld however spurned a golden chance to open the scoring with 11 minutes played when unmarked Sarenren Bazee blasted his shot against the crossbar with an open goal beckoning. Stuttgart made Bazee and Bielefeld pay just four minutes later. Stiller threaded the ball to Woltemade, who shed his defender and guided it home. The goal rattled Bielefeld and Stuttgart took advantage, scoring again in the 22nd minute through Millot. Stiller kickstarted a counter in his own half and Undav took advantage of a defensive mishap, collecting the ball on the halfway line and marching goalwards before finding Millot to tap into an empty net. Stiller again created Stuttgart's third, sliding a ball to the feet of the onrushing Undav, who placed the ball in the bottom corner. With the red and white half of the 74,000-strong Olympic Stadium already celebrating a pending cup victory, Stuttgart took their foot off the pedal as Bielefeld tried to limit the damage. When Millot scored his second with 66 minutes played, the France midfielder removed his shirt, jumped a fence and ran towards the crowd at the Stuttgart end, knowing victory was surely theirs. Bielefeld gave their supporters something to celebrate when Kania scored with 82 minutes gone; the goal was the first scored by a third-flight side in a German Cup final. Three minutes later, Bielefeld pressed Vagnoman into an own goal, which silenced the Stuttgart fans. Bielefeld pushed and won repeat corners deep in injury time but were unable to cut the gap further and Stuttgart held on. Stuttgart now have four German Cups. Only five sides—Bayern Munich, Werder Bremen, Eintracht Frankfurt, Borussia Dortmund and Schalke—have won more. — AFP
Yahoo
25-05-2025
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Fans welcome Bielefeld back home with big party despite Cup defeat
Bielefeld fans greet their team in a motorcade through the city one day after losing the German DFP Cup final against VfB Stuttgart. David Inderlied/dpa Arminia Bielefeld were received back home with an enthusiastic reception from the fans on Sunday despite the 4-2 defeat to VfB Stuttgart in the German Cup final the day before. The team paraded in a large party truck from their Bielefeld Alm stadium to the city's old town hall, while fans euphorically cheered for coach Mitch Kniat and his players singing party hits and club chants. Captain Mael Corboz was at the front of the truck and proudly carried the third division trophy. The title also granted Bielefeld promotion to the second division next season. Bielefeld fans greet their team in a motorcade through the city one day after losing the German DFP Cup final against VfB Stuttgart. David Inderlied/dpa
Yahoo
25-05-2025
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Stuttgart back home ahead of parade and party with fans
Atakan Karazor (front, r), captain of VfB Stuttgart, cheers with the team after landing with the DFB Cup after they won it with a 4-2 victory in the final on Saturday. Marijan Murat/dpa VfB Stuttgart have returned to the club's home town, where they will celebrate the German Cup win with the fans on Sunday. Stuttgart defeated third-division side Arminia Bielefeld 4-2 on Saturday at the Olympic stadium in Berlin to claim their first major title since 2007 and first Cup win since 1997. Advertisement Coach Sebastian Hoeness and captain Atakan Karazor, as well as his team-mates, posed for pictures with the trophy alongside the flight crew and the airport staff upon landing. The team then headed to the town hall, where they were received by Mayor Frank Nopper signed their names into the city's golden book. A parade and a big party in the city centre is planned for later.
Yahoo
25-05-2025
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Cup winner Undav defends Germany call-up while Burkardt snubbed
Stuttgart's Deniz Undav scores his side's third goal during the German DFB Cup final soccer match between Arminia Bielefeld and VfB Stuttgart at the Olympiastadion. Federico Gambarini/dpa VfB Stuttgart striker Deniz Undav defended his Germany call-up after scoring in the 4-2 German Cup final win over Arminia Bielefeld on Saturday. Pundits have criticized his nomination for the Nations League Final Four given he scored only nine league goals this term while Mainz forward Jonathan Burkardt, surprisingly overlooked, netted 18. Advertisement "The national coach called me up. He knows what quality I have. I can play in the 10, I can play up front," the 28-year-old told reporters. "Of course it will be criticized because Jonny isn't there, which is a shame for him. But I've been nominated and the only thing I can do is give everything I've got to win. The national coach decides, not me. And if he wants me, I'm always ready." Undav has scored three goals in 5 caps under Julian Nagelsmann. Germany play Portugal in the semi-finals of the secondary UEFA competition in Munich on June 4. Spain and France meet in the other semi in Stuttgart a day later, with the final in Munich on June 8. Undav, along with fellow Stuttgart players Nick Woltemade, Angelo Stiller, Alexander Nübel and Maxmilian Mittelstädt, now have just a few days off before Germany convene on Friday.
