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Bundesliga: The truth about the Bayern bonus! Former referee Aytekin ...
Bundesliga: The truth about the Bayern bonus! Former referee Aytekin spills the beans | Football
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1st round of the DFB Cup - | Draw today on Sportschau
1st round of the DFB Cup - | Draw today on Sportschau: The first round of the DFB Cup will be drawn live on Sportschau on Saturday evening ...
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Key FactsDFB-Pokal 2026/27: Opening Round Draw Set
Jun 6, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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  • The initial round draw of the 2026/27 DFB-Pokal will be held live on June 6 at 6 PM.

  • Each of the 32 professional teams will face an opponent from a lower league, including the club from Cologne.

  • Most opening fixtures are arranged for the end of August.

  • Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund’s cup matches are postponed to early September because of the Supercup clash.
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"He has a super aura": Top referee Deniz Aytekin officiates friendly match near Forchheim
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Phrase mower: Why Aytekin cried before his last game | Sports
Phrase mower: Why Aytekin cried before his last game | Sports: Great referee, great emotions! Deniz Aytekin (47) ended his career with the Bayern vs ...
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 May 17
FC Bayern: Emotional farewell from referee Aytekin – ending his career ...
FC Bayern: Emotional farewell from referee Aytekin – ending his career after 18 years! | Sports
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Four referees call it quits: Referee legend Aytekin's last match is ...
Four referees call it quits: Referee legend Aytekin's last match is set | Sport
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 May 13
"No sport is worth it": Referee legend to officiate FC Bayern's last match: A great figure retires: Deniz Aytekin ends his refereeing career on Saturday in ...
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4 Referees Are Quitting: “All This Hate Again—Do I Want to Put Up With It? ...
4 Referees Are Quitting: “All This Hate Again—Do I Want to Put Up With It? Can My Family Handle It?”
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Farewell to a Referee Legend: How Hard Aytekin Trains
Farewell to a Referee Legend: How Hard Aytekin Trains: Deniz Aytekin is ending his active career after 18 years. This weekend, the legendary referee will ...
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 May 11
Sven Jablonski will referee the DFB Cup final between FC Bayern and ...
Sven Jablonski will referee the DFB Cup final between FC Bayern and Stuttgart: The DFB officially announced this on Monday during the "Cup Handover" in the ...
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 Apr 27
Referee Aytekin visits Northern Hesse before retirement:
Referee Aytekin visits Northern Hesse before retirement: "Haven't had a game without mistakes yet"
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"You touched hearts": Referee legend Deniz Aytekin reacts to the retirement of Bundesliga colleague
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Referee Aytekin shares a moving memory with Bayern Munich legend ...
Referee Aytekin shares a moving memory with Bayern Munich legend Schweinsteiger: Bayern Munich legend Bastian Schweinsteiger has left a lasting impression ...
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The League's Top Performers and Flops: The Big Referee Ranking | Sport
The League's Top Performers and Flops: The Big Referee Ranking | Sport: Bundesliga referees are in the spotlight: Criticism, pressure, and quality compared ...
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 Nov 09 25
Lukas Kwasniok settles scores after Cologne defeat: “I hate VAR!” | ...
Lukas Kwasniok settles scores after Cologne defeat: “I hate VAR!” | Soccer: Harsh criticism after controversial penalties. Both derby coaches lash out at VAR ...
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 Aug 06 25
Last season for Deniz Aytekin: A Bundesliga era comes to an end
Last season for Deniz Aytekin: A Bundesliga era comes to an end: Deniz Aytekin, Tobias Welz, and Frank Willenborg will end their careers as Bundesliga referees ...
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Key FactsFarewell to Three Bundesliga Referee Icons
Aug 6, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • Deniz Aytekin, Tobias Welz, and Frank Willenborg will conclude their Bundesliga refereeing careers after the 2025/26 season.

  • Aytekin ranks among the top ten referees with 241 Bundesliga matches and has officiated 21 Champions League games.

  • The trio is recognized for their dedication, high standards, and multiple awards throughout their careers.

  • The DFB and sporting director Peter Sippel highlight the significant loss and aim to honor their careers appropriately.
    • I want to stop at a time when I still stand on the pitch with full conviction, passion, and clarity. It is important to me to be perceived as a personality that is present and appreciated – not to leave when doubts begin.
    — Deniz Aytekin discusses his decision to end his career as a Bundesliga referee.
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FC Bayern match affected! German referee trio not allowed to referee
FC Bayern match affected! German referee trio not allowed to referee: Shortly before the start of the season, three top German referees have not yet successfully ...
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