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The "Latent Talents" and "FC Buntes Köln" competed against each other in the celebrity football match. Lionel Souque on the far right of the picture. In front in blue shirt: reporter legend Manni Breuckmann
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Come-Together-Cup
"An important sign of diversity"
by Judith Morgenschweis

In a great atmosphere and bright sunshine, 84 teams competed in the "Football Festival of Diversity" in Cologne on 28 May. Among them: REWE Group as the main sponsor with the di.to. kickers and CEO Lionel Souque at the celebrity fun kick.

When radio reporter legend Manni Breuckmann commentates in the "Daisy Moshammer Stadium" - which he has christened - it's the Come Together Cup in Cologne. An estimated 22,000 spectators came to the "Football Festival of Diversity" on Whitsun Sunday to cheer on the 84 recreational football teams on the pitches of Cologne's RheinEnergieStadion. Also taking part: a men's team and a mixed team from REWE Group di.to Kickers and REWE Group as one of the main sponsors.
"I'm delighted to be part of the Come Together Cup and to support this important symbol of diversity. I also really enjoy playing in the celebrity fun kick," said Lionel Souque. Uniquely different: the di.to team

Two teams of "world-famous" personalities provide footballing entertainment in the celebrity fun kick. Our CEO competed in the "Latente Talente" team against "FC Buntes Köln" and showed great commitment and dedication. However, football is more of a minor matter here: Kölsch beer was served before kick-off, the players chose the pitch by spinning bottles and the referee drew the line for the free kick with spray cream. Former radio reporter Manni Breuckmann commented on the action with a great deal of humour and, as a die-hard Schalke fan, couldn't resist the odd dig at Borussia Dortmund. The 4:4 final score was almost lost in the exuberant atmosphere.

The REWE Group di.to Kickers ....
... were at the start with two teams
Lionel Souque visits the REWE di.to. stand
Joana Sundermann, Torsten Hellmer, Konstantin Bobic, Simon von Reumont, Lionel Souque, Alisa Heinl, Holger Maas-Zoonekynd, Bjoern Hebbinghaus
Lionel Souque visited the di.to. stand before the celebrity fun kick: Joana Sundermann, Torsten Hellmer, Konstantin Bobic, Simon von Reumont, Lionel Souque, Alisa Heinl, Holger Maas-Zoonekynd, Bjoern Hebbinghaus
Lionel Souque in a duel at the celebrity fun kick. Team-mate Martin Klempnow (back left), alias "Dennis from Hürth", looks on spellbound
The "Latent Talents" prepare for the celebrity fun kick
The REWE Group di.to Kickers ....
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The audience also cheered for the teams that were honoured with a fun trophy. Who wouldn't want to be the team with the "best-swimming and best-looking defence"? On stage, Cologne bands once again provided a party atmosphere until the evening, with Kassalla as the headliner.

The REWE Group has sponsored the annual tournament since 2014 and has regularly entered its own teams for several years. The sporting part is largely organised by the colleagues from di.to., REWE Group's LGBTIQ network. The proceeds from the tournament go to the Cologne charitable organisations Aidshilfe Köln e.V. and anyway e.V.

 

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Nicole
1 year and 10 months ago

I was there too and it was a really great event. The weather was fine and the atmosphere was great. It was great fun cheering on the players. I'm already looking forward to next year.

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