{
  "id": 18962616,
  "title": "Joshua Kimmich dedicates first goal of 2026/27 Bundesliga campaign to late father",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/joshua-kimmich-dedicates-first-goal-of-2026-27-bundesliga-campaign-to",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-08T15:28:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/joshua-kimmich-dedicates-first-goal-152800844.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich paid tribute to his late father during his side's 2-1 Bundesliga win against Mainz 05 on Saturday. The 31-year-old German international scored his side's opening goal, which he dedicated to his father Berthold, who passed away in October at the age of 57. Kimmich leapt into the air and pointed towards the sky after his goal, expressing his emotional connection to his father through football. He acknowledged that being on the pitch brought back painful memories but emphasized the strength of unity within the squad and coaching staff.",
  "summary": "Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich has spoken movingly about the recent death of his father after dedicating his goal in Saturday’s 2-1 Bundesliga victory over Mainz 05 to his memory. The 31-ye...",
  "key_points": [
    "Joshua Kimmich scores opening goal against Mainz 05",
    "Dedicates goal to late father Berthold, who died in October",
    "Points skyward after goal, expressing emotional connection"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}