Fans save the team literally with their blood and sweat. I love it.

@Snaily

4 жыл бұрын

Especially nice when you realise that the blood gained from it likely saved at least a few lives.

@ComradeHellas

4 жыл бұрын

Truly

@samuelyee4017

4 жыл бұрын

Snaily when the supporters fell short of fund to save their favourite club, they will give everything they have to do so. Despite selling blood is a desperate approach, but that is their last resort

@chrisklaffi9425

4 жыл бұрын

"with their blood and sweat". Vollopfer.

@RamesesBolton

4 жыл бұрын

They had to use their blood and sweat to avoid the tears

I love the « Oh shit, we’re going up! »

@frankhumbug

4 жыл бұрын

İskender, yep. Quality chant. 😂

@ComradeHellas

4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant

@TheDominofreak999

4 жыл бұрын

I love the attempt so speak it in German more xD

@terryhsiao1745

4 жыл бұрын

Love it too !! Such German humor hahahaha

Ahh after I saw this weekend how Union encouraged fans for match day 1 to “bring photos of dead relatives who were Union fans but never got to see them play in first division” and thus counted them in their match day attendance, I’ve become quite intrigued by the club. Perfect timing for the video, thanks!

@terryhsiao1745

4 жыл бұрын

Hope they stay up this year!! It's a gross root club

@daireharper9949

4 жыл бұрын

They are neo nazis sooo

@xPr0t0typ3xx

4 жыл бұрын

@@daireharper9949 Bullshit.

@Lolomatikus333

4 жыл бұрын

@@daireharper9949 sure nazis from the former eastern communist part of germany

@SGT676

4 жыл бұрын

@@daireharper9949 For fuck sake they weren't Nazis. The skin heads probably were but they weren't all the union fans plus, as the video said they were seen as the team that hated the communist government.

Today Union sits at the top of Bundesliga with Dortmund and Bayern. They also knocked Ajax out of Europa League winning the tie 3-1. Incredible story!

@NazriB

8 ай бұрын

Lies again? UP BS

Just 7 minutes ago I didn't know I was a Union Berlin fan.

@hihy220

4 жыл бұрын

Hahahhahaha

@Lukas-tf3nu

4 жыл бұрын

You aren't

@dm24000

4 жыл бұрын

Saba Kaplanishvili americans man.

@penguindrummer252

4 жыл бұрын

@@Lukas-tf3nu Professional gatekeeper are we?

@penguindrummer252

4 жыл бұрын

@@wayfarer6464 Yeah I guess him not wanting people to support his own club (presumably) warrants a fat raise if not a promotion.

And now they've beaten Dortmund 3-1. What a ride. Happy for their fans

So beautiful and poetic that the fans saved the club with their own blood. Even renovated the stadium through voluntary work! Incredibly wholesome, fantastic fans.

@xerr2595

4 жыл бұрын

Plot twist: they all have hiv and hepatitis

@christophecherel1440

4 жыл бұрын

@@xerr2595 what are ye talking 'bout? comment is fucking sick... dislike!

@Tomanna

4 жыл бұрын

@@christophecherel1440 it was a joke chill out

That’s what I love about Tifo Football. They can make the most obscure topics entertaining.

@Zarok_

4 жыл бұрын

Well Union have a fantastic history so this was easier to make entertaining

@nyanmad

4 жыл бұрын

William B-P so true, look at oh my goal. They used to be interesting but now in a video they switch the topic halfway through “Where the Alli celebration came from” Talks about vardy’s kids for half the video

@zakwan10

4 жыл бұрын

@@nyanmad you think that's bad you should see what Copa 90 has become.

The blood donating thing gave me chills. Absolutely amazing. I'll look forward to watching them.

@Ednet34

4 жыл бұрын

not just that, but like he said later. The Union fans RENOVATED THE STADIUM BY THEMSELVES: The fans came there on the weekend and after work and they spent hours and hours renovating the stadium. NONE of them were paid, they did for free for the club. Many fans weere workers so they new how to do that. You had painters, building constructors, woodworkers and so on. and everyone who participated is written their names on a wall at the stadium.

"Oh shit, we're going up" is amazing

I think you have just made me a Union Berlin fan!

@112leo

2 жыл бұрын

Yup, this video made me a Union Berlin fan

Bleed for Union, I literally had goosebumps at that part. What a story, what a story. This is one of your best topics to this day.

“Oh scheiße, wir steigen auf” Ich liebe es, das zu sagen😂😂😂

@ramengod5768

4 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry can you translate plz I don't speak German

@spethmanjones2997

4 жыл бұрын

EdMat I believe it means “oh shit, we’re going up!” in reference to their promotion

@kipjohnson6647

4 жыл бұрын

@@ramengod5768 The initial part is the "oh shit, we're going up," as was stated previously. The second line reads "I love it, what you said."

@lucaskohl1037

4 жыл бұрын

@@ramengod5768 Second Line: I love it, to say that

@gibskeinspass3743

4 жыл бұрын

Hsv fans hassen diesen trick

Was looking for a team to cheer for in Germany. Looks like I found them

Damn that's one cool club. "Oh shit, we're going up!" is an amazing slogan🤣🤣🤣

And now they are on top of Bundesliga.

Quality. As usual. The Tifo Brand is almost laughably strong at this point. History and context, in a neat package. Bravo.

Narrator speaking German is the best thing I will hear today :D Great Video!

With quality content like this, you’re making it real hard not to do a career mode with Union on Fifa 20.

@thomasneilly5466

4 жыл бұрын

I did a fifa career mode with them in fifa 12. Best one I have ever done

@wannerknappe0483

4 жыл бұрын

Unfortuneatly they are only 4 clubs in the Bundesliga without their real stadium licensed in fifa 20, and Union is one of them

@ciand8438

4 жыл бұрын

I just done one on fifa 19 about a month ago after seeing them get promoted and I liked the crest and kits 🤣🤣 I had no idea they had such an interesting background.

Great Video and much love for all the kind comments, all of u a very welcome to visit our awesome stadium. Meet you guys at "Alte Försterei" - Best wishes from Berlin 🔴⚪

@bastiliedtk4390

4 жыл бұрын

OST OST OSTDEUTSCHLAND

This is *not* the first season with a Berlin Derby. Hertha and Tennis-Borussia Berlin have met in the Bundesliga before

@ClimateDude

4 жыл бұрын

This needs to be higher, embarrasing mistake really for a channel that is usually very thourogh with their research. The first Berlin Derby in the Bundesliga was indeed between Hertha BSC and Tennis Borussia in the season 1974/75, they actually both played in the Olympiastadion in that season.

@BigDez1987

4 жыл бұрын

@blub blub that's true, but wasn't what was said

@BigDez1987

4 жыл бұрын

@blub blub wtf? Clearly you seeing as you felt the need to comment in the first place

@BigDez1987

4 жыл бұрын

@blub blub Petty? If anyone is petty it's you. All I said was that it wasn't the first BL Berlin Derby. Which is true. I wasn't being a dick about it. You piped up with an irrelevant (albeit true) point then took the huff when it was pointed out to you as such.

@damek666

4 жыл бұрын

Hertha and Union have played each other in second Bundesliga...

I have a suggestion: You should do a video on that Real Zaragoza team that tried to break into the top 4 of La Liga during the mid 2000's buying stars, only to be relegated in 07/08. They had players like Diego Milito, Pablo Aimar, Ayala, Ricardo Oliveira, D'Alessandro and a young Gabi.

It hurt to watch Union get trashed by Leipzig last weekend but the fans were outstanding. I hope they manage to stay in the Bundesliga.

@lonestarr1490

4 жыл бұрын

They actually played quite excitingly. They just made too many mistakes in defense. If they manage to avoid those while keeping on attacking in that aggressive manor, chances are quite good I would say. After all, Leipzig is not one of the teams you _have_ to beat if you want to stay in the Bundesliga. There're others like Augsburg, Mainz, Paderborn, Düsseldorf, and maybe Köln. Those will be their main rivals in terms of relegation, I presume.

@stephenhiscox

4 жыл бұрын

narcolonarcolo they looked much better away to Augsburg yesterday (1-1) and could have won.

@ismailniyaz5167

4 жыл бұрын

Think they'll get better as the season progresses, the same way that Fortuna Dusseldorf did as their players got used to the pace at the top tier.

@FloSchmdt14

4 жыл бұрын

narcolonarcolo they beat trash ass bvb, so that’s a good thing 😂

@holmbjerg

Жыл бұрын

Let's see if they can win the Bundesliga. So far they are a very early #1 this season. It's unlikely they can keep it up the pace, but what a story would it be if they ended up winning the title.

Tifo makes stories from around the world come alive. What an incredible story

I have joked that I would die never seeing Union in the first division, for decades now...yet here we are. Still doesn't feel real. ...now if only my uncle hadn't drank so much that he forgot to get his name chiseled onto the Helmet out front lol

As a supporter of Borussia Dortmund I had two times the opportunity to come in contact with Union supporters during the German cup. It was always a pleasure. They are so friendly, eager and passionated. I could relate to that. Unfortunate I cant visit the first game in their stadium against us. :(

@clarasuedi

4 жыл бұрын

Wir haben gewonnnnen

@Gentleman...Driver

4 жыл бұрын

@@clarasuedi Und ich gratuliere...

@clarasuedi

4 жыл бұрын

@@Gentleman...Driver ich bin übrigens seit ich acht bin auch dortmund fan also nicht falsch verstehen. Lasst euch nicht von den bayern unterkriegen! 💛🖤

*"Ne Scheiße, wir steigen auf!"* Best football chant ever!

@ErsinGaga

4 жыл бұрын

It wasn't really a chant, it was more a saying and present as a Banner

@Tifo

4 жыл бұрын

Immer noch weiter

@failurexforever82

4 жыл бұрын

@@ErsinGaga you are right about the banner but it was a chant as well. "so 'ne scheiße, wir steigen auf! ", actually.

@Rotweisslopez

4 жыл бұрын

@@ErsinGaga It was a chant to! I swear that!

What a club, what a story. Goodluck in Bundesliga Union Berlin!

Now the team is doing well.The fans work has paid off

The "Bleed for Union" movement got me goosebumps. Massive respect for Union fans. Coupled with bringing the photos of dead fans to witness Bundesliga experience, Union is already commanding respect for themselves.

Wow, this might just have made me a Union Berlin fan.

You see this is why I love Tifo. I never would've known this inspiring story and now I feel a little bit better

I watched the Copa90 Berlin special a few years ago and fell in love the the Union story and since then have watched a few other videos on them, their fans and their story. Last year whilst travelling to Germany, I managed to catch a game in their stadium, walked away with a draw and a shirt. Now calling myself something of a Union fan. maybe one day I'll leave Australia for good and will manage to become a regular!

@mrSam3ooo

4 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome! I’m not an Union fan myself but I love the idea of someone in Australia repping a small German team probably no one over there has ever heard of

As of 2/12/23, they're second in the Bundesliga (42 pts). One point behind leaders Bayern Munich (43 pts). It's safe to say they're blowing it up in the Bundesliga!

The pronunciation of Litex Lovech had me in stitches. It's literally pronounced as it's written.

I’ve been hoping you guys would do a video on Union for ages! It does not disappoint

Great piece!!

And look at Union today ( 12th Oct 2022 ) - 2 pts clear at the top of the Budesliga. Fantastic story - hope they go on to do a "Leicester City" and win the title against all odds

Watching this after they beat Dortmund 3-1. What an amazing performance by such an amazing club. You’ve earned yourselves one more fan.

What I love most about Tifo, is that they bring us many interesting football stories, which happened outside of UK. This is not the case with many other English- speaking YT football channels, so it's great that someone is doing it. I read about Union before, but nevertheless I learned something new. Keep up the good work!

It's sad that 99% of today's football is all about money and it will eventualy devour even that 1% like Union Berlin.

Here after they achieved promotion to the Bundesliga. What a story and good luck next season!

one of the channels best vids, amazing thank you

Awesome job on this vid, brought me up to speed in an entertaining way. 💯🔥

This was just fantastic work.

Excellent video and great content! Absolutely love the deep dive into the club's history and the "Oh shit, we're going up!" chant fact :) I think Alex Stewart would enjoy this video very much!

Wow, this is awesome. I love all your videos, keep it up!

I guess I have a new favourite Bundesliga team

Make more, this is brilliant

As a german its very funny how you pronounced „An der alten Försterei“ 😂 But Great Video!

@akhilrawat1391

4 жыл бұрын

Was it right or wrong?

This is absolutely heartwarming

Whenever i think of something to comment, i scroll for 2 seconds and find it already written there. This fan base is amazing, and the videos are quality! Keep up the good work!

Thanks for an interesting video. I love your spectacular presentation about all important details of the club and its philosophy. Union is definitely the club that deserves love and respect. Wish you much love as a Liverpool fan. ❤️

Great work as always. This is what makes this channel superior to the rest.

Terrific video essay.

*They currently leading the Bundesliga table this season as league leaders,* _Imagine if Union Berlin went on to win the Bundesliga as another fairytale in world football._

Love these club history videos

Watching the Copa90 derby days on Union, and now watching this, has given me a soft spot for them

Best one yet ☝️👏

And now 6 games they are 1st in the Bundesliga. 'Oh Scheiße, wir können die Liga gewinnen'

@Francisco-1179

Жыл бұрын

7

@runnerman1424

Жыл бұрын

Update: 2 games later still on top.

In Litex Lovech both the 'x' and the 'ch' are pronounced like in 'box' and 'China' respectively. 3:56

That was a great video

Thanks for a great video on Eisern Union

great vid

Ahh no way, my local club gets covered by Tifo! :D Really nice that you stumbled over this brilliant story. Don't know if youre primarily english viewership would care that much, but GDR-Football in general, but primarily the general abysmal decline of it after the reunification, is a very interesting story too.

0:13 not the first Berlin derby in the Bundesliga, but the first between teams from West Berlin and East Berlin.

You guys make the most interesting football videos. I love learning about these clubs

@Tifo

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate

Videos like these make Tifo Football the best KZread channel related to football 😘😘👏👏👏👍👍

A proper football club. Brilliant, great video

Do one on AFC Wimbledon

@runrafarunthebestintheworld

4 жыл бұрын

The real question is why don't they play at Wembley Stadium? Pfft

@KZA061

4 жыл бұрын

You mean AFC Milton Keynes?

@maltherossel9348

4 жыл бұрын

@@KZA061 No I do not speak of the franchise currently plying its trade in Milton Keynes... who were they when they were us?

@KZA061

4 жыл бұрын

@@maltherossel9348 you must be confused, there are two Milton Keynes teams. AFC Milton Keynes and MK Don's. Hope this helps

@maltherossel9348

4 жыл бұрын

@@KZA061 Well then... never heard of them... cheers

Amazing that just three years on they are playing in next season's Champions League! What a club

@AltairBernard

Жыл бұрын

And Hertha, the envied rich neighbour is in Bundesliga 2. And Union will play in their stadium in the UCL 🤣

I didn't expect this to be as wholesome as it is. I so desperately hope they make a name for themselves in the Bundesliga with a fanbase as dedicated as that.

Great stuff... wir steigen auf!

Another quality video

Tifo never disappoints

My first Tifo Football video. Very impressed.

Just learned about this teams history snd i absolutely love it~ bayern munich fan who lives abroad

Whether they can do it without selling their soul remains to be seen. That killed me.. Good job!

The way you said Litex Lovetch made my day. :D Had to check the emblem twice to assure myself what the team is. Great video though.

Their history reminds me of my club Racing Club de Strasbourg , the fans remained dedicated in lower division and Thursday we are playing against Eintracht to qualify for the Europa League!

@Badnercalabrese

4 жыл бұрын

Congrats on the return. I remember when RCS had one of the strongest scenes in France. It was a big loss for Ligue1 when you guys left.

@CharlesDuchemin-ip1yf

4 жыл бұрын

@@Badnercalabrese Thanks a lot! It was really tough times when we went 4 divisions under and the club got bankrupt but now everything is fine again. Our new president is a former player , many members of the staff are true Racing fans , and the fans have a big role in the club, Racing is a french club but managed in a German way. The club is a real symbol and a pride for our region. Last year was incredible we never thought it possible to win a piece of silverware after so much trouble but we managed. Hope we qualify although it will be hard , Eintracht is a solid team, but with the support of the fans eveything is possible in football! Cheers mate

It's happened again, It's happened AGAAAAAINNNN TIFO MAGIC It's happened again!!!!

And yes, you have got my subscription :)

Great video again. Can you make a video about Wolves under Tifo tactics. Their road to promotion, the effect of Nuno and the contribution of the board

went to a couple of games once while holidaying in berlin, the fans and atmosphere were class

love the last words u said

Beautiful story!

this is some incredible history

Worked in Berlin and watched Union Berlin play. Incredible history. atmosphere and stadium. Good luck to them, sadly the -17C temperature was the only downer for me!

Another glorious video. When I go on holiday, I try to get an unfamiliar club shirt. One not instantly recognisable in England. I was in Berlin last year and got the Hertha shirt. But the salesman was effusive about Union and I can see why. But I’ll never wear red, so I’ll check out the away shirt when I’m back in Berlin next week

@jakestanleytravel5462

4 жыл бұрын

stick to hertha mate - best support and team in berlin

@abbaszaidi8371

4 жыл бұрын

JakeStanleyTravel careful there. A union fan will probably read this. I just love Berlin as a whole anyway

Absolutely brilliant video. Much thanks! Could you guys please share some of the sources of your research? I'd love to read more about Union! Thanks :)

@EiSii1988

4 жыл бұрын

Visit us is the best way to get some good old stories about our club. We've got many english-speaking ppl here. Its a pleasure for many of us to bring our "unique" culture into the world. I am fan over 15 years, spent my holidays at the stadium to rebuilt it, spent my blood and my love. Believe me :) Eisern Union!

Excellent video. Very well researched. Köpenick is actually a borough of Berlin... but it is very much working class and, admittedly, 12km away from Alexanderplatz (the heart of what used to be East Berlin) so I can't blame you for calling it a suburb. This season's going to be rough. Win or lose the club will keep on growing, not with billions from some massive corporation or some far away oligarch, but with fans devoted to the ideal that honest and hard work will prevail in football. Again, stellar work Tifo!

@Tifo

4 жыл бұрын

Eisern Union ⚪️🔴

Proud to be a part of that club!🇲🇨

Absolutely beautiful what a wonderful story and club.

0:13 it wasn’t the first Berlin derby in the Bundesliga. Hertha vs Tennis Borussia Berlin was the first Berlin Derby in the Bundesliga in 1974

@tarik6990

2 жыл бұрын

I think he meant first Berlin derby in the Bundesliga between Union and Hertha which it was.

Been a fan of this club ever since going there 4 years ago. Not many Australians love a German club like this, but I can’t get enough.

What's the other football powerhouse beside Ajax in Amsterdam?

@HabboCoolcattim

4 жыл бұрын

FC Amsterdam

@LaidbackLuc9

4 жыл бұрын

DWS tot midden jaren ‘70

Amazing story 💪🏽

I truly hope they do well, awesome story!

Nice piece of work - Berlin had already a Derby in Bundesliga, it's not the first time, but it is the first time since the Berlin Wall went down indeed.

After this story one of my Fifa 20 teams in career mode.