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: The legendary commentator marked his retirement following the 2022 World Cup after decades of service for ZDF.

: Shared leading moderation duties for ZDF's extensive tournament programming. : The legendary commentator marked his retirement following

: Moderated major broadcast segments for ARD's Sportschau coverage. Match Commentators The voices calling the action on the pitch included: : The legendary commentator marked his retirement following

: Known for his analytical depth, Kramer partnered with Mertesacker to form a staple expert duo for ZDF's coverage. : The legendary commentator marked his retirement following

: Headlined ZDF’s studio coverage, facilitating discussions with the Mertesacker-Kramer duo.

: Another 2014 champion, Mertesacker provided analysis for ZDF's sportstudio live alongside longtime colleague Christoph Kramer .