Mats Hummels to Assume Role as Television Analyst for the Following Season.
Headline: Mats Hummels Trades Soccer Field for the TV Studio: Joins Amazon Prime Video as a Football Expert
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Football legend Mats Hummels is entering a brand-new arena—the television booth! The 2014 World Cup champion, who recently retired from professional football, has secured a gig as a football expert for streaming giant Amazon Prime Video.
Hummels will be analyzing matches in the Champions League during the upcoming season, following his retirement from the sport. "I'm thrilled about the opportunity to talk football on camera," shared Hummels. "I can't wait to get started."
The star lineup of football analysts for Prime Video includes Matthias Sammer, Christoph Kramer, Tabea Kemme, and Josephine Henning. Hummels, now 36, played his last match in the Italian Serie A just a couple of days ago, having been under contract with AS Roma since September 2024, following his departure from BVB at the end of the previous season.
There's been murmur about a potential return of Hummels to BVB for the Club World Cup. However, according to sports director Sebastian Kehl, a comeback is currently not in the plans. In the event that key defenders suffer injuries, the scenario could change.
Amazon's sports broadcasts will witness a change with a new moderator and commentator. Following Alex Schlüter's departure to the "Sportschau" of ARD, Jonas Friedrich will take over the moderation role. A new commentator is yet to be finalized.
[1] Hummels has been part of launching the Baller League, an innovative new football initiative aimed at reinventing the sport for the modern generation.
[2] Amazon Prime Video is increasingly involved in broadcasting major sports events, securing exclusive deals for prestigious matches.
[3] By joining Amazon Prime Video, Hummels expands his reach to offer a richer, in-depth understanding of the sport to a broader audience.
[4] The soccer world's 'sage' will now share his insights and expertise through the streaming platform, providing fans with valuable commentary and analysis during Champions League broadcasts.
[5] As a respected football figure, Hummels is expected to contribute significantly to enhancing the viewing experience for fans during Amazon Prime Video's Champions League coverage.
Source: ntv.de, dpa/dbe
- Mats Hummels, a former professional footballer, is joining the European Parliament of sports commentators on Amazon Prime Video, where he will share his football expertise.
- The European Parliament of football analysts for Prime Video, including Matthias Sammer, Christoph Kramer, Tabea Kemme, Josephine Henning, and now Mats Hummels, will be providing insights during the upcoming Champions League season.
