Servers, who wore white shirts and black aprons, emerged and walked down the touchline with trays carrying a beer and a shot, which were presented to the players during the break in play.
A legends match between Werder Bremen and Real Madrid at the Weserstadion was paused in the 32nd minute for an unusual hydration break, where players were served beer and a shot on the pitch. Servers dressed in white shirts and aprons carried trays out to the athletes, with former Werder Bremen forward Ailton among those seen drinking during the stoppage.
The pause marked the 100th anniversary of the stadium and paid tribute to referee Wolf-Dieter Ahlenfelder, who mistakenly blew for halftime in the 32nd minute of a 1975 match after consuming alcohol at lunch. The exhibition featured notable former stars including Diego, Per Mertesacker, Claude Makelele, and Esteban Cambiasso.
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