The 64th edition of the German top flight, the Bundesliga, is set to kick off tonight at 21.30, when the reigning champions, Bayern Munich, host Stuttgart.The Bavarians' latest signings, like Ismael Saibari and Nathaniel Brown, will have a chance to showcase themselves in front of the home crowd, while the clash at the Allianz Arena will also mark the Bundesliga debut in a Stuttgart jersey for several of their players.##EDITORS_CHOICE##One of them is Grischa Promel – a relatively little-known 31-year-old who built his career at various German clubs. From his boyhood club Hoffenheim, through Karlsruher, Union Berlin, and then back to The Kraichgauers, he eventually made his way to Stuttgart and the Champions League, which will be the biggest stage he has ever played on.However, even before making his Bundesliga debut for the Swabians, the midfielder set a wonderful example for the younger generation.As part of Stuttgart's sponsorship deal with Mercedes-Benz, every player receives a brand-new car from the renowned German manufacturer.Everyone but Promel, who said no! And not because he is arrogant or full of himself, but because of a genuinely heartwarming reason.This is wholesome… Grischa Prömel joined Stuttgart this summer and, like every player in the squad, received a Mercedes-Benz from the club. 🚘✨His response? He’s still driving his 20+ year-old Ford Fiesta.The reason? It’s the car his grandparents gave him, and he has no… pic.twitter.com/J7FL87hp02— Ultras Clips (@ultras_clips) August 21, 2026 As a youngster, he received a Ford Fiesta as a gift from his grandparents and has been driving that car ever since. For Promel, it has immense sentimental value, so he decided to keep driving his 20-year-old Ford – a testament to his grandparents' love and support – and turn down Stuttgart's generous offer to replace it with a Mercedes.Hats off. Few would make such a move.BUNDESLIGA – MATCHDAY 1Friday21.30: (1.22) Bayern Munich (7.35) Stuttgart (10.0)Saturday16.30: (5.00) Elversberg (4.50) Leverkusen (1.60)16.30: (2.95) Koln (3.50) Hoffenheim (2.35)16.30: (1.70) Mainz (4.10) Paderborn (4.80)16.30: (1.57) RB Leipzig (4.10) Monchengladbach (5.80)16.30: (2.65) Union Berlin (3.25) Eintracht Frankfurt (2.75)19.30: (1.32) Dortmund (5.60) Hamburger (8.50)Sunday16.30: (2.05) Freiburg (3.45) Werder (3.60)18.30: (2.25) Augsburg (3.45) Schalke (3.15)***odds are subject to change***
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