Football for Nils: Emotional goals and gratitude in the benefit tournament

Football for Nils: Emotional goals and gratitude in the benefit tournament

On Friday evening, a very special football game took place on the forest sports field in Heinrichsort. SV Heinrichsort/Rödlitz, progress Lichtenstein and VfB Empor Glauchau celebrated the memory of Nils duration in a moving way, a young man who suddenly and unexpectedly died on May 8, 2025 at the age of only 30. His death not only hit the football community, but also many friends and acquaintances.

The benefit tournament not only offered sporting entertainment, but also served a very important purpose: Donations were collected during the game to support his family in this difficult time and to offer the opportunity to commemorate the many children and adolescents for whom Nils. The board and the members of SV Heinrichsort/Rödlitz e.V. expressed their deepest condolences and set up a "mourning and commemorative corner" in the athletes' home. This corner is intended to create space for personal memories in which painted pictures and last words can be laid down. It is a place that is ideal to commemorate in silence and process the loss.

an incomparable game and many goals

The common passion for football became clear that evening. In a thrilling game that consisted of three halves of 45 minutes, a total of 19 goals. This peat fireworks show how important sport can be for the community and a successful funeral service. The players and fans came together to honor the common friend and sports colleague, whom everyone misses so much.

On the commemorative side of the association, a fundraising campaign was launched that aimed at everyone who knew and appreciated Nils. The things that were important to him continue to live through his friends and the sports community. If you want to help support the family, you can do this via the platform Gofundme

nils was more than just a footballer; He was an important caregiver and friend for many. It remains to be hoped that such a memory celebration will show others how strong the community is and that it can be held together in difficult times. This selfless gesture to keep Nils permanently in our hearts is part of his joy and love for football.

The evening ended in a way that shows that the memory of Nils lives in every goal, in every laugh and every euro donated. "This is what Nils would have wanted - to be together and share the joy of football," said a teammate who really enjoyed eating and drinking after the game.

The more we remember it, the more we will wear Nils in our hearts. A truly warm evening that combined sporting success with human connection.