Brighton & Hove Albion manager Fabian Hurzeler has confirmed his relationship with German soap actress Anna Karolin Berger, as the couple attended a World Cup match together in Toronto. The 31-year-old Premier League boss shared photos on Instagram of himself and Berger watching Germany's 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast in their second group game.
Public Debut at the World Cup
Hurzeler, who has previously kept his private life out of the spotlight, posted a picture with Berger, captioning it: "Great atmosphere supporting @dfb_team this weekend. Looking forward to watching more matches and experiencing the excitement of this World Cup!" In the image, Hurzeler wore an oversized shirt and glasses, while Berger sported a German national team shirt. Berger also shared additional snaps on her Instagram, showing the couple smiling together in the stands.
Fans quickly reacted to the post, with one commenting: "She is beautiful," and another adding: "Already scouting a few players that you will hopefully be training in a few years..."
Who is Anna Karolin Berger?
Anna Karolin Berger, 28, is a German actress best known for her role in the popular German soap opera Sturm der Liebe (Love Storm). She made her on-screen debut in 2017 and has since appeared in various German television shows and films. According to German media, the couple has been in a long-term relationship, but their respective work commitments have forced them to live apart.
Berger is based in Munich, while Hurzeler resides in Brighton, where he manages the Premier League club.
Hurzeler's Career Milestones
Fabian Hurzeler became the youngest-ever permanent manager in Premier League history when he took over at Brighton & Hove Albion at the age of 31. He joined the club after impressing with German second-division side St. Pauli, where he led the team to promotion. Last month, Hurzeler signed a three-year contract extension with Brighton after guiding the Seagulls to an eighth-place finish in the Premier League, securing a spot in the UEFA Conference League for the upcoming season.
Brighton's strong finish under Hurzeler has drawn praise from fans and pundits alike, with the club looking to build on its success in the coming campaign.
