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German Referee Proposes to Boyfriend on FC Köln Pitch Before Bundesliga Match

The club’s video of Pascal Kaiser’s proposal drew millions of views, reflecting growing LGBTQ+ visibility in German football.

Overview

  • The proposal took place on the field at FC Köln’s stadium shortly before kickoff against Wolfsburg on matchday 20.
  • Kaiser entered the pitch with his partner, knelt with a ring, and made the proposal.
  • His partner accepted as the crowd in Cologne responded with a sustained ovation.
  • FC Köln shared the moment on its official Instagram account, where the clip rapidly went viral with widespread supportive reactions.
  • Kaiser previously came out publicly three years ago and has been noted as a visible voice within German football.