Europe as a guest in Jena: inauguration of the sports field with nostalgia
Europe as a guest in Jena: inauguration of the sports field with nostalgia
An unforgettable evening for Jena: The return of the European Cup flair
On Tuesday evening, FC Carl Zeiss Jena will receive the Italian team Sampdoria Genoa from 8 p.m. This is not just an ordinary football game, but the official inauguration of the newly designed Ernst ABBE sports field and a return to great international football that goes back many decades.
a historical comparison of the teams
The past encounter of both teams took place in October 1988 when FC Carl Zeiss and Sampdoria separated with a 1-1 draw. Now, 36 years later, the game is also accompanied by the return of the former world champion Andrea Pirlo as a coach of Sampdoria. This return evokes nostalgic memories of previous European Cup games and illustrates how deep football is rooted in the history of Jena.
The importance of the inauguration of the sports field
The Ernst-Abbe sports field is officially inaugurated after extensive renovation work. Over 10,000 spectators are expected, which shows the great interest in this event. The event offers an opportunity to bring the local community together and celebrate the tradition of football in the region.
Some legends remain far from the event
However, there is a painful loss among the 1988 players: Jürgen Raab, the then captain, will not be present. He said disappointed that the invitation was late. "It's sad. I have to organize and prepare something like this in time," said Raab. Only about ten players of the then squad will be present, which accompanies the event with a bittersweet undertone.discrepancies relating to the invitations
There were no official invitation letters; Many players were only contacted by phone. Some were only informed in the past week, which caused displeasure. A former player reported difficulties in receiving additional tickets for relatives, which the situation continued to complicate.The role of the stadium company
The ambiguities regarding the invitations were not commented on by Michael Stolz, the responsible representative of the stadium company and himself part of the 1988 team. This leaves questions about the organization and dealing with former players who should be invited to the celebration.
Overall, the game promises to become an exciting evening that is both nostalgia and the joy of football in the air. While the inauguration of the sports field symbolizes a new era for FC Carl Zeiss Jena, it remains to be hoped that the spirit of the earlier days will continue to be lived.
- Nag
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