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·24 October 2025

🎥 An intriguing ritual: What Steffen Baumgart does before every match

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Some always wear the same turtleneck sweater, others always step onto the field with their left foot first. There are certainly many more rituals that footballers and coaches rely on to increase their chances of winning. 

Steffen Baumgart is no exception. Union Berlin’s coach was spotted today performing his very own personal ritual. 

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Before kickoff against Werder Bremen, as usual, he headed for the halfway line and got down to business. What does the pitch at Weserstadion smell like?

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇩🇪 here.

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