The Epic party: Füchse Berlin's Bundesliga Triumph and the Road Ahead
Berlin's Fox in Relentless Pursuit: "We Aren't Done Yet"
Berlin, baby! The handball celebration of the century descended on the city last night, with scores of Foxes fans drowning the Spree in beer and partying into the wee hours after their historic Bundesliga win. Beer showers, Ballermann melodies, and a floating dance floor, the night belonged to the Berlin Foxes, who clinched the championship title in a carnival-schlager-school trip-style blowout.
Amidst the chaos, centre-back Mijajlo Marsenic, in his inebriated wisdom, declared, "We're all hammered!" And by the looks of things, it was a fitting summation of the night. The next morning, coach Bob Hanning admitted there was some concern about his hungover players' condition for practice.
A "60-Minute Dental Chair" Night
The victory, a heart-stopping 38:33 win against Rhein-Neckar Löwen, came after an agonizing wait worthy of a dental procedure. "It was like 60 minutes in the dental chair under full anesthesia without a shot," Hanning admitted, still shuddering at the memory.
Danish Wonder: Mathias Gidsel
When it comes to discussing the Berlin dream, no conversation is complete without mentioning star player Mathias Gidsel. This exceptional dude, a world-class handball player born in Denmark, has been the "player of the season" for the Foxes.
Modest to a fault, Gidsel would rather shine the spotlight on his fellow players, particularly the young talents he feels proud to stand alongside on the court. With a contract running until 2029, he's looking forward to continued success with the Berlin team.
One More Sticker for the Panini Album
Ahead lies another opportunity for glory as Füchse Berlin prepares to battle HBC Nantes in the Champions League semi-finals. The team is on a roll, and they're not done winning just yet. As veteran Fabian Wiede put it, "We're the best team in the world right now."
The Perfect Mix
Behind the championship triumph, coach Jaron Siewert has masterfully constructed a team that blends established stars like Mathias Gidsel with talented homegrown players, resulting in a formidable force in the Bundesliga. No less than seven young players from their own academy were on the court for the crucial match, demonstrating their readiness for the big leagues.
With the young guns primed to excel, Füchse Berlin is poised for championship years to come. And according to Hanning, "The young ones won't get worse, they'll get much better." Cheers to that!
Despite the rowdy carnival atmosphere following Füchse Berlin's Bundesliga victory, coach Bob Hanning was concerned about his hungover players' condition for the next day's practice, likening the wait for the title to a 60-minute dental procedure. As they prepare for the Champions League semi-finals against HBC Nantes, Mathias Gidsel, the world-class Danish player and "player of the season," remains modest yet determined, excited about another opportunity to add another sticker to the Panini album and continue his successful run with the Berlin team.
