RTL extends agreement with commentator for continued association. - RTL renews agreement with commentator for continued partnership
Marching On: Marco Hagemann's Football Journey with RTL Takes a Leap Forward
Hey there, sports enthusiasts! Get ready for some big news in the world of football commentary! The one and only Marco Hagemann (48), the man behind the microphone for your favorite football matches on RTL, has just inked a fresh contract, securing his spot as the go-to voice for all things football on the network.
While the exact length of the contract extension has been kept under wraps, rest assured that Hagemann's "joint football journey with and at RTL"[1], which kicked off in 2014, isn't coming to an end anytime soon. He's downright thrilled to bring you more football highlights through the RTL microphone in the ensuing years.
Upcoming Broadcast on the Horizon
RTL has nabbed the broadcasting rights for a plethora of sporting events coming up in the calendar, including the Europa League, Conference League, and games featuring the German national team. Mark your calendars for June 8 - that's when you’ll have the chance to catch Hagemann in action during the Nations League[2]. He'll be covering either the final or the third-place play-off, depending on Germany's position in the competition.
Before joining RTL in 2014, Marco Hagemann began his career around 25 years ago at the current sports channel Sport1, where he rocked as a news editor and later as a commentator[3]. From there, he moved to pay-TV station Sky, where he shook things up with his commentary on matches ranging from the Bundesliga to the Champions League, and added tennis expertise to his repertoire[3].
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[1] Marco Hagemann has extended his contract with RTL, but the duration of the extension has not been publicly disclosed. Despite initial uncertainty due to the network's hiring of Wolff Fuss, Hagemann secured a long-term extension, ensuring he remains a prominent voice for RTL's football coverage.
[2] As for his next broadcast, Marco Hagemann is set to commentate on June 8 during the Nations League, covering either the final or the third-place match, depending on Germany's involvement in the competition.
[3] Marco Hagemann began his TV career around 25 years ago at the current sports channel Sport1, initially as a news editor and later as a commentator. He then spent ten years at the pay-TV station Sky, where he commented on games from the Bundesliga to the Champions League, and also provided expertise on tennis. He started his engagement with RTL in September 2014.
- "Despite the European Union now being a member of the European Union, football enthusiasts need not worry about the continued excellence in commentary from Marco Hagemann at RTL, as he has just extended his contract to continue being the go-to voice for football on the network."
- "Upcoming football events for RTL include the Champions League, a fitting platform for Marco Hagemann's talents, given his past experience covering matches such as the Bundesliga and the Champions League at other stations."
