Kevin Volland is auctioning his shirt from the Bundesliga game against Hannover 96 on 20 October 2018, which the Werkself number 31 signed after the game. All proceeds from the auction (Ends: 14 December 2018, 17.40 CET) go to the 'Nicolaidis YoungWings Stiftung' foundation, an online advice service for bereaved children and teenagers.
The day before (Ends: 13 December 2018, 17.25 CET), a Kai Havertz shirt will go under the hammer, which the 19-year-old Germany international signed along with accompanying autograph cards. The proceeds from this auction go to the 'Jugendzentrum Mergener Hof e.V.', a youth centre for children and teenagers in Trier.
'United Charity' is Europe's biggest charity auction website and it auctions unique experiences and gifts as well as opportunities to meet VIPs for children in need. The Internet bidding process of United Charity enables people worldwide to get involved regardless of where they live or timezone. 'United Charity gemeinnützige Stiftungs GmbH' was set up by Dagmar and Karlheinz Kögel in 2009. Over 7.9 million euros has been raised since then. All proceeds from the auctions go to projects and institutions supporting children in need.
Today sees Bayer 04 go head-to-head with their next direct rivals in the race for Champions League qualification (kick-off 15:30 CEST). Opponents Stuttgart are currently fifth in the table, level on points with the Werkself but one place below them due to a three-goal inferior goal difference. The Black and Reds' record at Bad Cannstatt tells a clearer story: they've not lost at VfB for over 16 years. One important factor in securing what would be three crucial points away from home is Leverkusen's strength on the counter-attack. Whilst Stuttgart are also extremely dangerous going forward, they will be without their captain. Today’s matchday news.
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Another showdown in the race for the Champions League places takes place in Swabia: on Saturday 9 May (kick-off 15:30 CEST), the Werkself visit VfB Stuttgart, who are only behind on goal difference. In his pre-match press conference, head coach Kasper Hjulmand spoke about confidence, excitement and mentality.
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Reinforcement in attack: Bayer 04 Leverkusen have secured the transfer of striker Maja Sternad from Bundesliga rivals SV Werder Bremen. The 22-year-old has signed a contract until 30 June 2028.
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It's a thrilling situation: as the season draws to a close, Stuttgart and Bayer 04 are heading into the home stretch almost neck and neck. After 32 games, with 17 wins, seven draws and eight defeats each, both teams are on 58 points. Even in terms of goals scored, VfB and the Werkself are level on 66. The Black and Reds have conceded just three fewer goals (43) than their rivals (46), which is why they sit one place behind fourth-placed Leverkusen. This Saturday, 9 May (kick-off: 15.30 CEST), the two teams go head to head at the MHP Arena in Stuttgart. The lowdown on our next opponents.
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