Football duel of the giants: Who will win at Jahnplatz in Homburg?
On July 3, 2025, the eleventh graders of the Saarpfalz-Gymnasium and Johanneum in Homburg will fight for victory in the soccer tournament.

Football duel of the giants: Who will win at Jahnplatz in Homburg?
On Thursday, July 3, 2025, an exciting sporting event will take place on Jahnplatz in Homburg: The eleventh graders of the Saarpfalz-Gymnasium and the Johanneum will compete against each other in a football game. Kick-off will take place at 10:30 a.m. and the game will be played over 90 minutes in accordance with official football rules. To ensure fairness and a smooth process, three experienced, official referees are on duty.
Students in the lower grades will loudly cheer on their teams, and anyone interested is welcome to attend the event. The event is provided with culinary support by the eleventh grade of the Saarpfalz-Gymnasium, who offer a selection of drinks and snacks at fair prices. The proceeds from the event benefit the year's fund and support future projects and campaigns.
Supporters and goals
Among the supporters of the event are the Homburg municipal utilities, the Christian Motsch driving school, Zahntechnik Weyand, the Saarpfalz district savings bank, the city of Homburg as well as the school association and district administrator Frank John. The football game is not only intended to create an unforgettable sporting event, but also to establish a possible new tradition in the district town Homburg1 reported.
Recently, other regions have also shown how important and at the same time challenging the student football landscape is. In Deutschlandsberg, the student league has started internal qualifications for the state competition. Numerous schools take part in three tournaments, with NMS Deutschlandsberg II and NMS Schwanberg proving to be the dominant teams. These talented teams scored over 20 goals in their games and gave their opponents no chance MyDistrict reported.
Nevertheless, in many districts, such as Deutschlandsberg, there are worrying approaches regarding the level of performance and interest in youth football. The dedicated teachers on site do everything they can to promote the basics of football. But Eibiswald's coach also sees the young people's diverse interests as a challenge in organizing their free time and stimulating their interest in football.
The upcoming encounters in Homburg and the developments in Deutschlandsberg illustrate the value and importance of school sporting events. This not only satisfies the desire for sporting success, but also gives the opportunity to strengthen a sense of community and team spirit.