Mats Hummels SWitches Gears: From Football Pitch to TV Expert for Prime Video's Champions League Coverage
Football defender Mats Hummels will serve as a television analyst next season.
After a few days of wrapping up his football career, Mats Hummels has landed a fresh gig. Yes, you heard it right! The 2014 FIFA World Cup champion is all set to work as a TV specialist for Amazon Prime Video in the upcoming season, providing expert analysis for Champions League matches.
Hummels himself couldn't hide his excitement, stating, "I can't wait to discuss and analyze football games on camera. I'm absolutely thrilled about it!" The expert panel at Prime Video will welcome Hummels, matching him with veterans like Matthias Sammer, Christoph Kramer, Tabea Kemme, and Josephine Henning.
Saying goodbye to the football pitch, Hummels sealed his contract with AS Roma, following BVB's final season.
What's Next for Mats Hummels and the Champions League?
A legendary career having seen Hummels claim five German championships and win three DFB Cups with both Bayern and Dortmund, his presence on the pitch will be sorely missed. However, the former BVB defender shone brightest in the 2014 FIFA World Cup, bagging the coveted title alongside the German squad. With 78 international matches and five goals, his prowess was undeniable.
Recent rumors swirled about Hummels possibly making a comeback with BVB for the Club World Cup. But, as per the latest updates, Sebastian Kehl, the sporting director, confirmed that the club currently has no plans to bring the World Cup winner back for the championship. However, if additional defenders were to suffer injuries, the situation could change.
Meanwhile, Amazon's football broadcasting roster is also undergoing a transformation. Following Alex Schlüter's departure for ARD's "Sportschau," Jonas Friedrich steps in as the primary moderator for live broadcasts. The hunt for a new commentator is still underway.
Sources: ntv.de, dbe/dpa
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Fun Facts about Mats Hummels' New Venture:
- Hummels will analyze the top Champions League matches every Tuesday starting from the upcoming season.
- He brings experience from a remarkable 90 Champions League games over a 12-season stretch with Dortmund and Bayern Munich.
- He joins Matthias Sammer, Christoph Kramer, Tabea Kemme, and Josephine Henning on the expert panel.
- The excitement for Champions League match analysis was palpable, with Hummels expressing his eagerness to discuss and analyze football games on camera.
Mats Hummels' new role sees him transition from the football pitch to a TV expert for Amazon Prime Video's Champions League coverage, joining an esteemed panel that includes Matthias Sammer, Christoph Kramer, Tabea Kemme, and Josephine Henning. Despite his legendary football career with Borussia Dortmund and FC Bayern Munich, the former BVB defender will now analyze top Champions League matches every Tuesday starting from the upcoming season.
