It is with great sadness and deep sadness that we say goodbye to our long-time freelancer and valued colleague Rolf Herbertz, who has now passed away at an advanced age. Rolf was a mainstay of the KOMM MIT team for over 25 years and has contributed to the success of our international youth soccer tournaments over many years with great volunteer work. In addition to refereeing, international understanding was particularly important to him: With his support, he enabled countless young athletes from different nations to meet in sporting competition and to experience cultural exchange.

In Spain, Italy and Croatia, Rolf accompanied the young people and their supervisors and, thanks to his reliability and experience, became a valuable support for everyone involved. Even though Rolf has withdrawn from active cooperation in recent years, his tireless efforts and dedication to promoting cooperation remain unforgotten.

The KOMM MIT team mourns the loss of a special person who has left a lasting impression with his love for soccer. We are grateful for the time we were able to spend with him on the soccer fields in Europe.