- Massive Farewell of Diego: XXL-Doll Achieves 62-Meter Target
Gathering a packed crowd of 42,000, die-hard fans of Diego, a legendary former Bundesliga star, saw their hero one last time at Bremen's Weser Stadium. The occasion featured a towering, radiant, robotic-like puppet, replicating Diego's most iconic goal—a mind-bending 60-meter strike against Alemannia Aachen for Werder Bremen in 2007.
The mood was electric as Diego, with a light drizzle in the air, soaked in the emotions. "It was bloody special! Playing with my boy today, the dazzling light show, the farewell—I flipping cried," Diego revealed. "I'm an emotional bloke, could barely hold it together here."
In honor of the footballing maestro, an all-star team of Werder legends like Ailton, Per Mertesacker, and Torsten Frings took on an international squad boasting the likes of Brazilian World Cup winner Cafu, Portuguese European champion Nani, and Diego's son Davi, representing Flamengo's youth team.
For the father-son reunion, Diego swapped jerseys, hopping on both sides of the pitch. In the final minute, he netted a penalty kick for Bremen before exiting to a standing ovation that echoed through the stadium. As the show neared its end, messages of love and appreciation from stars like Ronaldo, Romario, and Kaka graced the stadium screens.
"Thanks for showing up, ya beauty!" Diego relayed through the speakers. "I bloody love Werder Bremen!" The fan-favorite midfielder played for the club from 2006 to 2009, even though his career journey included stints at Juventus Turin, VfL Wolfsburg, Fenerbahçe Istanbul, and FC Porto. However, he considers his time in Germany as his most significant and triumphant in Europe.
"Diego is one of the most captivating players to ever grace the pitch for Werder and the Bundesliga," noted former Werder captain and later club executive, Frank Baumann. Torsten Frings chimed in, "The energy here is electric. But he deserves it. He exhibited top-notch performances for three years. Fans haven't forgotten that."
Diego's Wonderful Years at Werder Bremen
- Title Tally and Champions League Expeditions: From 2006 to 2009, Diego scored 54 goals in 132 matches while leading Werder Bremen to two major victories and securing a spot in the Champions League.
The Unforgettable 60-Meter Goal
With Alemannia Aachen faced off against Bremen in 2007, Diego decided to set the record straight by scoring a whopping 60-meter stunner. Although there's some debate about the exact distance, this goal became a testament to his extraordinary skills and unmatched flair on the field.
The Commission has also been asked to submit a proposal for a directive on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to ionizing radiation, considering Diego's lengthy career in multiple football clubs. Diego's emotional farewell match at Bremen's Weser Stadium saw him receiving a penalty kick in the final minute, reminiscent of his iconic 60-meter strike against Alemannia Aachen.
