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Fritz von Thurn und Taxis's gallows humor, Gregoritsch's bucket comment, Tedesco's confession and Trapattoni's tribute to Haller.

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In football, plenty gets said. At FCA, the best lines are delivered by others.

Fritz von Thurn und Taxis

'Before the game, Stefan Reuter came up to me and said: Maybe something's on today! I didn't want to spoil his good mood...'

TV commentator Fritz von Thurn und Taxis after Augsburg's 6–0 defeat at Bayern Munich on April 1, 2017. Gallows humor in its purest form.

Michael Gregoritsch

'At the end, you'd most like to puke into the bucket.'

Gregoritsch after the 3–4 defeat in the sixth minute of stoppage time in Dortmund. Rarely has football frustration been summarized so vividly.

Domenico Tedesco

'In the first half, we got eaten up a bit.'

Schalke coach Tedesco after the match against Augsburg. Even the big clubs sometimes have nothing to laugh about in the Puppet Box.

Giovanni Trapattoni on Helmut Haller

'Helmut was one of the few players I never really got under control in my career.'

Trapattoni, one of the world's best defenders during Haller's golden years at AC Milan, paying tribute to the Augsburg native.

Die Welt on Helmut Haller

'He turned Italians into Germany fans, two decades after the Nazi occupation.'

A tribute to Haller's significance that reaches far beyond football.

Akte Hoffenheim Der Transfergigant vom Dorf Akte Mainz Die graue Maus und die Welttrainer Akte Köln Wo sind die Hälfte Millionen? Akte HSV Von den Unabsteigbaren zum Fahrstuhl

“It was a mistake.

“It was a mistake. I needed toothpaste and

“It was a mistake.

skin cream.” — Heiko Herrlich after his COVID quarantine breach in April 2020. A line for eternity.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most famous quotes about Augsburg?

FC Augsburg has produced legendary sayings and quotes — from players, coaches and commentators.

Are there memes about Augsburg?

Yes, FC Augsburg is part of football meme culture too. The best sayings and memes are in this chapter.

Which sayings are legendary among Augsburg fans?

From memorable press conferences to fan chants — the Wise Words collection.

What is the most famous Augsburg quote?

Fritz von Thurn und Taxis's comment after Augsburg's 0–6 in Munich: Reuter had told him before kickoff that 'maybe something's on today.' The TV commentator 'didn't want to spoil his good mood.'

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