"Has Schweinsteiger grown?": Sedlaczek's photo at the World Cup makes fans laugh

Created: 12/14/2022, 12:34 p.m

By: Christian Nemeth

Esther Sedlaczek and Bastian Schweinsteiger are currently being celebrated online.

At the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, both will collect plenty of plus points.

Now an Instagram photo makes everyone smile.

Doha - Even after the early elimination of the German national team at this year's World Cup in Qatar, there are positive World Cup moments for German TV viewers.

These include the appearances of the two ARD moderators Esther Sedlaczek and Bastian Schweinsteiger.

The duo has noticeably gained shape in recent weeks.

Sedlaczek convinces against Bierhoff, Schweinsteiger confidently with Flick

Above all, the critical interview with the now retired team manager Oliver Bierhoff after the duel against Costa Rica increased Sedlaczek's reputation with the World Cup spectators.

Bastian Schweinsteiger was also well received by the audience with his opinionated statements to national coach Hansi Flick and the national team.

At this World Cup, the former professional soccer player even convinced many critics who used to say he used to sugarcoat things too often and is benefiting noticeably from his new sparring partner in front of the camera.

However, both seem to get along well privately, at least cheerful Instagram posts suggest it, as reported by tz.de.

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Esther Sedlaczek: Instagram photo makes faces cheerful

Just recently, Esther Sedlaczek posted another snapshot on Instagram (as of December 9, 2022), and the reactions of the users were not long in coming.

In the photo, the 37-year-old can be seen with ARD commentator Tom Bartels, shortly before the game between the Netherlands and Argentina kicks off.

Next to the picture are the lines: “Comment and moderation are present.

Only the teams are missing.”

Apparently, one or the other Instagram user missed Schweinsteiger in the photo - or at least recognized a resemblance to Bartels.

With a wink, one post said: "Has Schweinsteiger grown?" In fact, Bartels towers slightly over Sedlaczek, who is leaning against him and who, like Bastian Schweinsteiger, measures 1.83 meters.

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Esther Sedlaczek's Instagram channel now has around 200,000 followers, and the trend is rising.

The community is particularly enthusiastic about the private insights that the approachable moderator gives on her account.

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The former Sky presenter took over the Bundesliga moderation of the ARD sports studio in the summer of 2021 and this year, together with Schweinsteiger, is responsible for the moderation of World Cup games for the public broadcaster for the first time.