News Focus
- DFB president Bernd Neuendorf leads official delegation to Wednesday’s final in Turkey
- Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann joins trip to support the Bundesliga club
- SC Freiburg face Aston Villa in their maiden European final at Beşiktaş Stadium
- Defender Matthias Ginter seeks to impress ahead of Thursday’s national team squad announcement
- Senior officials Rudi Völler, Andreas Rettig and Holger Blask also make the journey
The German Football Association (DFB) is sending a powerful delegation to Istanbul this week. Association president Bernd Neuendorf will travel to Turkey to watch the Europa League showdown. He wants to show support for SC Freiburg.
Germany national team coach Julian Nagelsmann will also attend the match. He joins sporting director Rudi Völler on the trip. Managing director Andreas Rettig and general secretary Holger Blask complete the travelling party.
Freiburg meet English side Aston Villa at Beşiktaş Stadium on Wednesday night. The Bundesliga team has never before reached a European final. This clash marks a historic moment for the club.
The game holds special meaning for centre-back Matthias Ginter. The defender hopes to catch Nagelsmann’s eye. Germany will name their World Cup squad on Thursday at the DFB campus in Frankfurt.