Kimmich reflects on father's death after Bundesliga draw with Dortmund

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Last updated Oct 31, 2026

Kimmich reflects on father's death after Bundesliga draw with Dortmund
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Joshua Kimmich spoke about the recent death of his father after Bayern Munich's 2-2 draw with Borussia Dortmund on October 31, 2026. Kimmich expressed the difficulty of returning to the pitch following his father's passing, noting the emotional challenge of playing under such circumstances. He highlighted the support he received from his family, Bayern, and the German Football Federation during this tough time. Kimmich's father, Berthold Kimmich, died at the age of 57. The midfielder noted that returning to a normal routine is important despite the grief.

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  • •Kimmich discussed his father's sudden death after the match with Dortmund.
  • •He led Bayern as captain after missing three games.
  • •Berthold Kimmich passed away last week at age 57.
  • •Kimmich values the support he received from the club and fans.
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Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich spoke for the first time about the sudden death of his father following the 2-2 Bundesliga draw with Borussia Dortmund on Saturday. "The past week has been very hard for my family, and for me as well.

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