Exactly 75 years after the first meeting of the “mothers and fathers” of the Basic Law of Germany, political dignitaries returned to where history was made. The mood was celebratory, but there were also words of caution.
It’s the end of an era. After more than 40 years’ involvement with women’s football, Hannelore Ratzeburg will serve as head of the delegation of the Germany Women’s national team for the final time in their World Cup qualifier against Portugal this evening (19:00 CET). “I’m very proud of how far we’ve come,” said the DFB vice president for equality, women’s and girls’ football, who will step down from the post in March 2022. “It’s not a surprise farewell at all, I’ve long since planned it, but it’ll still be a painful goodbye."
It’s the end of an era. After more than 40 years’ involvement with women’s football, Hannelore Ratzeburg will serve as head of the delegation of the Germany Women’s national team for the final time in their World Cup qualifier against Portugal this evening (19:00 CET). “I’m very proud of how far we’ve come,” said the DFB vice president for equality, women’s and girls’ football, who will step down from the post in March 2022. “It’s not a surprise farewell at all, I’ve long since planned it, but it’ll still be a painful goodbye."
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