Stars from the German National Football Team (DFB) pay a visit to Wirtz and Co., a local Nürnberg establishment, expressing their joy and appreciation with the statement, "What an honor."

Catching Stars in Nuremberg: A Surprise Visit to Sushi Restaurant Kokoro, Starring Florian Wirtz, Marc-André ter Stegen and More

Nuremberg's star-studded scene rarely loses its luster, with German and international celebrities gracing the city. Most recently, TV chef Frank Rosin graced the town after a local's plea to feature his show "Rosins Restaurants." The popular Japanese eatery "Kokoro," nestled near the New Museum, has earned a reputation for hosting A-listers, including American singer and rapper Pharrell Williams.

The latest delightful surprise came from personalities within the German Football Association (DFB). The men's national team is currently in Herzogenaurach, guesting for the "Nations League" at DFB partner Adidas.

On a Monday night (June 2nd, 2025), Kokoro's team reported an unforgettable evening, thanks to unexpected visitors from the DFB team. The "Kokoro" Instagram channel shared a photo of the encountered football stars, including midfielder Florian Wirtz, goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen, midfielder Leon Goretzka, and defender Robert Andrich.

Sushi Rolls & Soccer Balls at Kokoro: A Night to Remember

"What a thrill and surprise! Thanks to the @dfb_team for this unforgettable night!", the Instagram post reads, complete with a snap of the team with the footballers.

A guest's comment echoed the sentiment: "The team at the restaurant managed everything flawlessly, even in this trying situation, ensuring exceptional service and an incredible evening." Germany faces Portugal in the semi-finals on Wednesday (June 4th, 2025) at 9 pm. The ZDF will broadcast the match live on free TV and stream it on zdf.de. Oliver Schmidt is set to commentate on the game, as announced by the DFB.

The pre-match analysis kicks off at 7:25 pm, hosted by Jochen Breyer, with experts Friederike Kromp, Per Mertesacker, and Christoph Kramer. The game will also be available on DAZN, but access requires a subscription. The final is scheduled for Sunday (June 8th, 2025) at 9 pm. The Kokoro team wishes them luck: "We're rooting for you! Hope to see you again soon."

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(Note: The specific details of the DFB team's visit to Kokoro may not be present in all media outlets. For more updates on team activities and events, check sports news sites or the official DFB website. Here's to an exciting period ahead as Germany battles to reign supreme in the Nations League!)

In an unexpected turn of events, the German Football Association (DFB) team added a spark to the usual star-studded atmosphere in Nuremberg, making a surprise visit to Sushi Restaurant Kokoro.
Following their visit to Kokoro, members of the German Football Association (DFB), including Florian Wirtz, Marc-André ter Stegen, Leon Goretzka, and Robert Andrich, were captured on camera, adding a touch of sports stardom to the Japanese eatery.

Stars from the German National Football Team (DFB) pay a visit to Wirtz and Co., a local Nürnberg establishment, expressing their joy and appreciation with the statement, "What an honor."