Werner Wenning, chair of the Bayer 04 shareholders committee: "We are happy for Rudi Völler and wish him the best of luck and lots of success with this challenging and important task with the Association."
Rudi Völler: "After leaving the operational business, I've enjoyed my commitment to new functions at the club and I'd like to carry on. But the role at the German Football Association now demands my full concentration. Therefore, I'm grateful to Werner Wenning and Fernando Carro for the opportunity to step down from my work for Bayer 04 for the time being."
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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A proud anniversary: 2026 marks the 50th anniversary of the founding of the first Bayer 04 official fan club. The pioneers of the "First fan club 1976 Leverkusen" still hold their love for the club dear, black and red passion knows no expiry date. Read on to discover the development of organised fan culture at Bayer 04 and where it is practised around the country and the world.
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After a run of seven games unbeaten in all competitions, the Werkself suffered a 1-0 defeat at FC Union Berlin despite their best efforts. Captain Robert Andrich, who took responsibility for the goal, said after the match: "Now we have to focus on not losing our heads even in difficult situations. That has always made us strong in the past." The Werkself review.
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Werkself TV shows the highlights of Bayer 04's 0-1 loss at Union Berlin on Matchday 23 of the 2025/26 Bundesliga season...
