Diego's Farewell Match Showcases Sky's Broadcast Innovations
The Weserstadion event will test technologies like referee cameras and team bus footage, with the DFL considering their future use in Bundesliga broadcasts.
- Diego's farewell match is set to take place on March 22, 2025, at the Weserstadion in Bremen, with over 40,000 spectators expected to attend.
- Sky will test broadcast innovations, including referee cameras, wired coaches, and team bus footage, during the event.
- The Deutsche Fußball Liga (DFL) is exploring the adoption of these technologies for Bundesliga broadcasts starting next season.
- The match will feature prominent former players such as Per Mertesacker, Torsten Frings, and Brazil's World Cup winner Cafu.
- Diego, who played for Werder Bremen from 2006 to 2009, is being celebrated for his contributions to German football.