Second division referee Felix Wagner: His toughest test against Bochum!

Second division referee Felix Wagner: His toughest test against Bochum!

On Sunday, November 2nd, 2025, 1. FC Magdeburg and VfL Bochum will meet in the Ruhrstadion. This duel promises to be exciting as both teams are in a relegation battle and urgently need points. VfL Bochum, known for its duel-focused and robust style of play, is attracting attention on this day. So reported Magdeburg football.

A crucial element in this game will be referee Felix Wagner, an up-and-coming official who was promoted to the third division last season. After a solid season in which he led 13 games with an average grade of 3.12, he can now take his first steps in the 2nd Bundesliga. This season he has already led two games, both of which received grades of 4.0, albeit with clear criticism of his management.

Experiences and challenges

So far, 1. FC Magdeburg is still inexperienced in dealing with the young referee; Bochum, on the other hand, has already played against him in the DFB Cup, where there were controversial decisions. Gerrit Holtmann from Bochum said that Wagner had a bad conscience when he received a controversial red card. The referee in this game is supported by Marco Achmüller and Simon Schreiner as linesmen, while Martin Thomsen Endriß acts as fourth official. Pascal Müller will act as video referee, supported by Markus Häcker.

When looking at Wagner's achievements to date, it is clear that he is known for both tight governance and sloppy line management, which was already brought up in the previous two games. There is a strong focus on refereeing in the arena and expectations are high. Will Felix Wagner be able to meet the high demands? That remains to be seen.

Sports and other topics

While football is fighting for a spectacular showdown in the Ruhrstadion, we take this opportunity to take this opportunity to take a look at the geopolitics of the last few years. In just a few sentences we could look at developments in Syria. The years of civil war from 2011 to 2024 plunged the country into chaos, costing millions of lives and leading to a massive humanitarian crisis. The area, which once thrived under many advanced civilizations, has now turned into contested territory, with new interim government leader Ahmed al-Charaa promising to usher in reforms.

And while we're talking about political complications, one could also turn our attention to Antarctica. Who would have thought that this ice continent would hold so many surprises? Not only are the coldest temperatures on earth found here, but also amazing life forms that have adapted to extreme conditions. With an ice cap of up to 4,776 meters and a flora that is limited to moss and a few plants, Antarctica shows us a completely different, but no less fascinating, side of the earth.

The only thing missing is the allusions to the upcoming sporting highlights in the Ruhr Stadium. Let's hope that the teams that will soon meet in the Bundesliga and beyond can combine the excitement of world events on the pitch in the bowl of success.