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The German number eight: During the interview, Leon Goretzka, 27, wore the new national jersey with his shirt number
Photo: Marco Fischer / Your SPIEGEL
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Perfect fit: child reporter Franzi, 12, from Munich, played soccer for a long time, but now prefers martial arts.
Nevertheless, she continues to follow the national team very closely and has not forgotten how to kick
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Strong in the air and dangerous in goals: Leon plays in defensive midfield, but always intervenes up front.
He has already scored 39 goals in the Bundesliga and 14 in the national team
Photo: Eibner-Pressefoto/Sascha Walther / picture alliance / Eibner-Pressefoto
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Time for a selfie: Goretzka presented the two child reporters with signed jerseys – and was ready for photos.
Child reporter Jannick, 12, from Ingolstadt has been playing soccer for eight years.
Preferably in central midfield – like Leon
Photo: Marco Fischer / Your SPIEGEL