In the middle of the live broadcast, Kerner’s cell phone rings – he answers
After the European Championship semi-final between England and Denmark, an intriguing spectacle is taking place on Magenta TV. Johann B’s cell phone rings. Kerner Moderator. Michael Ballack looks puzzled and has to improvise.
DrA also looked at Michael Ballack (44) puzzled by his side and had to smile. Former German football player and TV presenter Johannes B. Kerner, 56, was just analyzing the controversial penalty scene in the European Championship semi-final between England and Denmark when Kerner’s mobile phone rang.
Kerner said Wednesday night on Magenta TV, referring to the video assistant at the UEFA headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland.
From here Palack agreed: “Exactly, and this possibility is available recently …”. However, at that moment, he was interrupted by the unmute mobile phone of his TV partner, who was sandwiched between the two of them. “Go on, this is Patrick Ettrich, I’ll answer him for a minute, just keep talking,” Kerner said.
He said it, turned to the side and could be heard with the words: “Patrick, someone should step in.” Etrich is a German referee and Magenta TV expert at the European Football Championship. Kerner leaned forward, pointed, and made a motion with his left finger, which can be interpreted as: “Speak a little faster, we’re live on the air” and ended the call about half a minute later.
It wasn’t a penalty for Etrich either
Meanwhile Ballack continued moderation on his own until Kerner returned to the mid-table and conveyed: “Well, he says, you know what the UEFA streak is at the moment. I can only say: Common sense for football, I’m against that” .
When asked if he whistled, Etrich later answered: “No,” England’s Raheem Sterling fell in the penalty area in the first half of extra time. Referee Danny Makele (Netherlands) was fouled by Joachim Mahle and awarded a penalty. Video assistant Paul van Buekel examined the scene but did not intervene. Harry Kane turned in the margin (104).