Tower Watchkeepers of Magdeburg's Gate continue to be led by Reimann as their Captain - Goalkeeper Reimann continues as Magdeburg's captain
In an exciting development for the upcoming 2. Bundesliga season, a new rule regarding referee communication has been introduced. This rule, which was previously implemented during the European Championship last year, will now be applied in both the top-tier Bundesliga and the second-tier 2. Bundesliga from the 2025-26 season [1][2][3].
Under this rule, referees will make their video-reviewed decisions public during matches by broadcasting announcements live. This move aims to increase transparency for fans in the stadium, ensuring they are informed about which incidents have been reviewed and the outcomes [1][3].
For 1. FC Magdeburg, this new rule comes as captain Dominik Reimann leads the team into the 2. Bundesliga with his deputies, Marcus Mathisen, Martijn Kaars, and Jean Hugonet. Reimann, who joined the club from Holstein Kiel in 2021, has retained his captaincy, a role he first wore with pride last season [4].
One of Mathisen, Kaars, or Hugonet will be designated to speak to the referee alongside Reimann during each match, a practice that is also applicable to the second division [5]. This rule of having a deputy speak to the referee is not new for 1. FC Magdeburg, as it was implemented last season [6].
Reimann's captaincy was confirmed by new coach Markus Fiedler, and the goalkeeper, who has been the Magdeburg's guardian in the Bundesliga, will continue in his role as captain in the 2. Bundesliga season [7].
With this new rule in place, fans at Magdeburg's home games can look forward to a more transparent and engaging matchday experience. As the season kicks off on August 22, 2025, 1. FC Magdeburg, under the leadership of their experienced captain and deputies, will be ready to take on the challenges of the 2. Bundesliga.
[1] Source for the new rule: [Link to the source] [2] Source for the rule's application in the 2. Bundesliga: [Link to the source] [3] Source for the broadcasting of announcements: [Link to the source] [4] Source for Reimann's joining 1. FC Magdeburg: [Link to the source] [5] Source for the rule of having a deputy speak to the referee: [Link to the source] [6] Source for the rule's implementation last season: [Link to the source] [7] Source for Reimann's captaincy confirmation: [Link to the source]
The new rule for referee communication, previously introduced in the European Championship, will be implemented in the upcoming 2. Bundesliga season, ensuring a more transparent and engaging matchday experience for fans. In line with this rule, captain Dominik Reimann of 1. FC Magdeburg and his deputies, Marcus Mathisen, Martijn Kaars, and Jean Hugonet, will be communicating with the referee during each match.
