Overview

• Organizers confirmed Völler will receive the PEGASOS prize as “Legende des Sports” on November 8, citing his humanity, authenticity, credibility and longstanding service.
• The 43rd Sportpresseball expects roughly 2,300 guests in the Alte Oper and includes a tombola with proceeds directed to the Laureus Sport for Good foundation.
• Völler’s honor reflects a career spanning the 1990 World Cup title, the 1992/93 Champions League with Marseille and executive roles that now include DFB sport director under contract through Euro 2028.
• The 90-minute documentary “Rudi Völler – Es gibt nur einen” premieres Monday in Frankfurt and streams from October 3 on Sky and WOW, featuring voices such as Julian Nagelsmann, Lothar Matthäus and Oliver Kahn.
• The film highlights personal moments that reinforce his down‑to‑earth image, including his quip that at home he is only responsible for setting the table.