What does a soccer professional need to know about soccer? Union Berlin“>Max Kruse (33) from Union Berlin amazed Saturday night at “Beat the Star” with surprising ignorance.
In the duel with Steven Gätjen (49), there was a football quiz and questions about which well-known goals were scored by whom in past World Cup and European Championship games. He couldn’t think of goals and names like Gerd Müller, Oliver Bierhoff or Diego Maradona. BILD answers the most important questions about Kruse’s appearance?
► Why couldn’t Kruse answer the questions?
His apology when asked about Gerd Müller (1974), for example: “Everything before my time.” That’s true. Kruse was not born until 1988. It is possible that the ex-national player was nervous. And just because he can play football well doesn’t mean he has to be familiar with football history.
► Did his employer know about Kruse’s appearance?
Yes. Union coach Urs Fischer (55) was asked on Wednesday if he was watching the show. Answer from the Swiss: “I think less…”
► Why could Kruse appear on TV at the weekend?
Because Fischer gave no training for Friday, Saturday and Sunday. It doesn’t continue until Monday at 2 p.m. in Berlin-Köpenick.
► Was Kruse’s first appearance on a TV show?
No. And his appearance at Pro7 should not have been the last either. In the 2019/20 season, while signed to Fenerbahce Istanbul, he performed with The Voice in Turkey. Last week he was asked in the Union format “Ask Me But” if he could imagine appearing on “The Voice of Germany”. Kruse’s answer: “I don’t know. Maybe (…) one day with “Masked Singer”. It can be. I don’t know ‘Voice of Germany’ now. If I had to practice my singing talents in the shower again.”
► What does Kruse do with the 100,000 euro prize?
Still open. According to Pro7, each winner is also free to decide how to deal with the sum.
