“We have been a core part of the Bayer family for 120 years,” said Carro during his keynote at the event. “We are happy to see our efforts with Bayer evolving and growing globally. We feel a deep connection with you and we hope to leave some of that connection here in North America when we go back to Germany.”
Bayer colleagues were then able to take photos and selfies with the silverware and meet Nowotny, who was a member of Germany’s 2006 World Cup team and was named an honorary captain for the team at the most recent home game. “Our success story last year, is also your story,” Carro told those in attendance.
The visit to Bayer kicked off a three-day trophy tour for the Meisterschale, DFB Pokal and Supercup that includes a “Champions Night” reception with partners, visits to MetLife Stadium - site of the 2026 World Cup final - and Manhattan city tour for the trophies. Carro and Nowotny will also meet with NJ Governor Phil Murphy and key media.
The week ends with a watch party on Saturday at a beer garden in Brooklyn where fans can see the trophies up close and cheer on Die Werkself on the big screens as they take on Hoffenheim in Matchday 3.
The second international break of the 2025/26 season will begin after the Bundesliga match against Union Berlin (Saturday, 4 October, 15:30 CEST). The latest information on call-ups.
Show moreAlejo Sarco and Argentina won their second group match at the U20 World Cup in Chile on Wednesday night. They beat Australia 4-1 with Sarco setting the tone early with a goal in the third minute. As in the first group game against Cuba, where Sarco scored twice, the 19-year-old was also named "Player of the Match" against Australia.
Show moreSecond game, second draw in the UEFA Champions League 2025/26: The Werkself were held to a 1-1 draw by Dutch champions PSV Eindhoven on matchday two in the league phase. After an early but brief setback in the form of an offside goal by Ivan Perisic for the visitors (5'), the Werkself took control and created numerous good chances in the first half. Leverkusen took a deserved lead after the break in the 65th minute through Christian Kofane. However, PSV's Ismael Saibari replied a few minutes later to level at 1-1 (72').
Show moreIn the second match in the league phase of the UEFA Champions League 2025/26, the Werkself host PSV Eindhoven this Wednesday evening, 1 October (kick-off: 21:00 CEST/live on DAZN and on Werkself Radio). PSV have injury problems but are in confident mood after winning two consecutive league titles. PSV coach Peter Bosz and keeper Matej Kovar are two familiar faces who have fond memories of their Bayer 04 days. The latest information on the UCL match at the BayArena can be found in out matchday news.
Show moreBayer 04 beat PSV Eindhoven 3-2 on matchday two to clock up the next three points in the UCL Youth League 2025/26. In front of just under 500 spectators at the Ulrich Haberland Stadium, the visitors from the Netherlands led at half-time, but the Werkself turned the game round in the second 45. That makes it two wins on the bounce after the victory in Copenhagen.
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