Overview

• Pascal Hens announced he tore his right Achilles tendon while preparing for his farewell game, preventing him from playing.
• The farewell match will proceed as planned, with Hens participating as a trainer for his selection team.
• Over 10,000 tickets have been sold for the event, highlighting strong fan support despite Hens' absence as a player.
• The event was conceived in December 2024 as a joint farewell with former teammate Johannes Bitter.
• Hens, a 2007 World Champion and HSV Hamburg legend, has transitioned into a media career and mentoring role post-retirement.