60 years of Bundesliga

Happy 60th birthday to the Bundesliga!

24.08.2023

To mark 60 years of the Bundesliga, some of the stars of this season have something to share…

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Today, 24 August 2023, sees Germany’s favourite child reach the milestone age of 60. Over six decades, the Bundesliga has provided us with the full range of emotions, legendary goals, the most sublime passes and countless other memorable moments – all played out in front of stadiums constantly at capacity. It’s football in its purest and most entertaining form. And to mark the big day, some of the stars of the 2023/24 campaign have come up with a special present.

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