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Football jersey of Mathys Tell; Mathys Tell gives his football jersey to a fan

Fußballtrikot von Mathys Tel

26.09.2023

Private collection, Münster

Mathys Tel verschenkt sein Fußballtrikot an einen Fan

26.09.2023

DFB / ZDF Studios GmbH, PN 00452/02254

This football jersey is also a relic "in the secular sense". Like the relics of saints for believers, this textile also holds great significance for its owner. As a memento, trophy, and object of identification with a passion for football. Here, sport truly becomes a kind of religion.

Mathys Tel's football jersey, photo: private
Mathys Tel's football jersey, photo: private
Photo: Diocese of Münster, Ann-Christin Ladermann, 2026.
Photo: Diocese of Münster, Ann-Christin Ladermann, 2026.