Overview

• Hertha Berlin president Kay Bernstein has died unexpectedly at the age of 43.
• Bernstein, a former hardcore Hertha ultra with no prior managerial experience, was elected president in June 2022.
• He oversaw the club’s takeover by an American investment group and relegation from the Bundesliga last season.
• Bernstein was known for his efforts to represent the views of fans and members over business interests, criticizing the dependence on TV money, campaigning for a salary cap and against excessive agent fees, and advocating for traditional kickoff times.
• Hertha Berlin, currently in the second division of the German football league, is scheduled to host Fortuna Düsseldorf at the Olympic Stadium in Berlin on Sunday.