Jena Football Legend: Harald Irmscher Celebrates 80th Birthday

Harald Irmscher, the ‘Sir’ of Jena football, turns 80. From legendary matches against Ajax Amsterdam to witnessing the 1974 World Cup victory over West Germany, Irmscher remains a cornerstone of FC Carl Zeiss Jena’s history. Discover the story of a man who traded jerseys with Franz Beckenbauer and still takes to the pitch today in the city he calls home.

Flawless Record: FC Thüringen Jena Crowned B-Junior Indoor State Champions

FC Thüringen Jena’s B-Juniors dominated the Final Four in Erfurt, clinching the indoor state title with a perfect record of three wins in three matches. While the competition for runner-up spots was decided by goal difference, Jena left no doubt about their superiority, finishing with a +13 goal difference and securing a significant trophy for the club’s youth department.