Overview

• In a GALA interview, Cathy Hummels says she and seven-year-old Ludwig were not informed about Mats Hummels’ Borussia Dortmund farewell match.
• She recounts learning of the event through media coverage as Ludwig saw photos in a newspaper and asked why he was not there.
• She posted on Instagram that they were not invited or aware of the match, describing the post as a deliberate move to elicit accountability.
• According to her account, Mats contacted the family soon after to apologize, and she now considers the issue resolved.
• OK! Magazin reports the send-off took place on 10 August in Dortmund before more than 80,000 fans.