German media celebrates Noel Urbaniak, the fifteen-year-old ball boy who played a key role in the goal 2-0 of Germany against Italy in the challenge of Nations League (ended 3-3).
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The episode occurred on a Corner kick taken quickly by Joshua Kimmich: the assist was decisive for the goal of Jamal Musiala, the Italian defence was taken by surprise and was busy protesting with the referee. The decisive factor was Urbaniak, who served the ball to Kimmich with lightning speed, favoring the action on the net.
Nagelsmann and Kimmich praise the young talent
The boy's merit was recognized by the same Julian Nagelsmann, coach of Germany:
“All three of them – Kimmich, Musiala and the ball boy – were world class. They were incredibly intelligent.”.
Kimmich also wanted to pay his compliments:
“He was very smart, which is crucial in a game like this. He handled it really well”.
A special award for the hero ball boy
As a thank you, Urbaniak received a ball autographed by Kimmich and a photo with the captain. In addition, the sports director of the German Football Association, Rudi Voller, promised him a Free ticket for Germany's next home game.
Interviewed by RTL, the young ball boy recounted the decisive moment:
“We looked into each other's eyes, I immediately passed him the ball and then the goal came”.
A further curiosity: for Urbaniak's first experience as a ball boyThe fifteen-year-old emotionally recounted:
“I had never done it before, but it was a great feeling”. After the match, his first thought was for his mother, to whom he immediately sent a voice message.
Article published on March 24, 2025 - 19pm
