Football gods chosen: Who are the legends of the Bundesliga?

Football gods chosen: Who are the legends of the Bundesliga?

on Easter Monday, April 22, 2025, everything is about the choice of football gods in the Bundesliga clubs at the ANSAKONFERENZ special. Participants Hannes, Harald and Patrick have selected their individual favorites, which leads to controversial picks. The event not only offers the participants the opportunity to share their opinions, but also to actively participate in the community on platforms such as YouTube and "X". Here fans can express their suggestions and deal with the decisions of the experts.

With interesting comments such as "Goatar Kiteishvili Aktuell" by "ProfdiBundesliga" and "Steffen Hofmann as a selection" by "16niki", it can be seen that opinions about the best players vary greatly. The ANAKONFERENCH also asks the question of which legends like Ivica Osim would have chosen them and whether they are satisfied with the decisions of the panel members.

football as a cultural phenomenon

football is much more than a sport-it is a mass audience sport with a tradition over 150 years of tradition that goes beyond the regular association of 1863. People from various social classes find a common denominator here, which means that football is perceived as a socially and culturally relevant event. It promotes a committed culture of appointment and serves many as a symbolic field of interaction for socialization, identity search and democratic ideals.

Albert Camus once thought that "everything I know about morality and commitment owe football". This quote illustrates how sport acts as a learning center for social interactions and power techniques. Football offers a space in which standards can be tested and possibly questioned.

fan culture and the challenges of commercialization

Despite the positive aspects of football, there are also challenges. Commercialization has made it difficult to identify fans with their clubs. The Ultras in particular have established themselves as a significant group within the fan culture. They are not only committed to commercialization, they are also involved in socialization, for example against racism and for social inclusion. However, the perception of Ultras is often shaped by an enemy image that is reinforced by the police and the media.

The dynamics between Ultras and the police often lead to a stuck mutual enemy image. Ultras often experience their violence as a reactive answer to the commercialization of football and police repression. These interactions shape the development of fan cultures and represent a constant balancing act between community and individual identity.

Overall, football is not just a game, but a complex network of social and cultural dynamics. The ANACONFERENCH shows how rich and multifaceted the topic of passionate fan culture and sporty legend is - and how important it is to hear the fans' voices.