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‘Polizeiruf110: Spiel gegen den Ball’ Concludes Season With European Championship-Set Murder Investigation

Broadcast on June 20 this finale delves into a brutal club president’s murder driven by homophobia alongside power struggles

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Overview

  • The episode marks the final ‘Polizeiruf110’ case before the summer hiatus, airing June 20 on ARD.
  • Kommissare Vincent Ross and Alexandra Luschke investigate the killing of Olivia Briegel, the German CEO and local football club president.
  • Briegel’s body was discovered during the European Championship quarterfinal, with evidence suggesting an “overkill” motive tied to her controversial club decisions.
  • The storyline addresses homophobia within the football community and its impact on players like 13-year-old Marco Briegel.
  • The narrative blends sports drama with police procedural elements, reflecting on ambition, prejudice and life along the German-Polish border.