Fernando Carro, CEO: “I am deeply saddened by the death of Christoph Daum. On behalf of all Bayer 04 employees, I would like to express my deepest condolences to his family. I had the honour of getting to know Christoph over the past few years. He had an impressive character, was full of energy, and I always felt the special closeness he had to our club. Christoph’s work as coach of Bayer 04 formed a valuable foundation for the development of the club and our recent success. He deserves our thanks and recognition for this. Bayer 04 will always honour Christoph Daum's memory.”
Simon Rolfes, managing director for sport: “I was very saddened by the news of Christoph Daum's death. I remember how he played very modern and attractive football when he was coach of Bayer 04. It felt like he was always a step ahead of his time. He not only enriched the Bundesliga, but also helped develop Bayer 04 become one of the best teams in German football. Christoph will always remain an important part of Bayer 04's history. My thoughts are with his family, to whom I wish much strength.”
Xabi Alonso, head coach: “Christoph Daum did a remarkable job for this club. I am very happy that we were able to celebrate the Bundesliga title together with him in May and that we were able to give him the joy of doing so. Above all, my sympathies go out to Marcel and the entire family. It's a sad day for Bayer 04.”
Werkself-TV shows the highlights of the Bayer 04 women's 0-1 loss against TSG Hoffenheim on the 19th matchday of the Google Pixel Frauen-Bundesliga 2025/26.
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The Bayer 04 Women suffered a setback in the race for third place in the Bundesliga table. Coach Roberto Pätzold's team lost 1-0 at home to direct rivals TSG Hoffenheim on Sunday afternoon, with a penalty after two minutes deciding the match. With 32 points and a game in hand, TSG have moved above the Werkself, who remain on 31 points. There is now a three-week international break before the remaining seven Bundesliga matches.
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Bayer 04 Leverkusen will have to manage without defender Loïc Badé for the time being. The Frenchman suffered a muscle injury in his right thigh in Saturday’s 1-0 Bundesliga defeat at FC Union Berlin. The diagnosis was the result of an MRI scan this Sunday morning.
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It is an expression of solidarity and a tribute to the unique fan culture Under the Cross: Bayer 04 Leverkusen make a special statement with the "50 Years of Fan Clubs" jersey. To mark the founding of the "First Fan Club 1976 Leverkusen", which was followed by many more over the years right up to the present day, the Bundesliga club is commemorating 50 years of passion with this new jersey. Highs and lows, successes celebrated together as well as defeats suffered are manifested in this piece of white fabric, a symbol of unwavering identification with the Werkself.
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