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Union Berlin Marks 60th Anniversary With Trimmel’s One-Year Extension and Fresh Backing for Stadium Expansion

President Dirk Zingler emphasized a people-first ethos that defines the club.

Overview

  • Around 4,000 members gathered at the Stadion an der Alten Försterei for the anniversary celebration.
  • Ultras staged a large fireworks display across Köpenick at midnight during the event.
  • Zingler said the enlargement of the Alte Försterei, initially to about 34,500 seats, currently has broad support within the city administration.
  • Both professional squads were presented, with a pledge to maintain equal conditions for the men’s and women’s teams, including shared training facilities.
  • Captain Christopher Trimmel, 38, signed a new one-year contract on stage, extending his Union tenure into a 13th season.