Record eight NRW clubs, including Düsseldorf, Duisburg, Cologne, kick off 3. Liga

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The new 3. Liga season starts August 7 with a record eight North Rhine-Westphalia clubs, including relegated Fortuna Düsseldorf and near-promotion MSV Duisburg. The season opener sees Fortuna Düsseldorf play at Waldhof Mannheim. MSV Duisburg narrowly missed promotion last season, while Cologne fields two clubs: Viktoria and Fortuna Köln. Five prominent fans offered predictions and reflections on their clubs. Fans interviewed include EU politician Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, TV juror Joachim Llambi, comedians Markus Krebs and Tom Gerhardt, entertainers Dennis and Benni Wolter, and singer Sven Welter, who stressed club rivalries and the league's authentic atmosphere.


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