Regrettably, Hermann Selbherr has passed away.
Over the decades, Hermann Selbherr was a well-known figure during DFB-Pokal draw broadcasts on TV. Sadly, this seasoned figure in football passed away at the ripe age of 90.
The German Football Association shared news of Selbherr's demise. Born in Wangener, he had served on the DFB's match committee since 1986 and was responsible for conducting the DFB-Pokal draw rounds from 1992 to 2007, which were frequently screened on TV.
Beyond his role as a DFB-Pokal draw director, Selbherr spent time as the DFB's Africa representative, fostering cultural understanding among people. He accompanied the Togo national football team, headquartered in his hometown of Wangen im Allgäu, throughout the 2006 World Cup in Germany. Selbherr also functioned as a FIFA and UEFA delegate for more than a hundred international matches.
Recognizing his contributions, the DFB awarded Selbherr their prestigious Golden Honorary Pin in 2001. In 2007, he was celebrated as an honorary member of the world's largest sports organization. Before that, Selbherr had already been an honorary member of the Württemberg Football Association since 2003. Ultimately, Selbherr was honored with the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany in 2017.**
The German Football Association (DFB) announced Selbherr's passing, having been a dedicated member, serving on the DFB's match committee since 1986 and conducting DFB-Pokal draw rounds from 1992 to 2007.
During his tenure, Selbherr's role with the DFB included serving as the organization's Africa representative, fostering cultural connections and accompanying the Togo national football team during the 2006 World Cup in Germany, all under the banner of the DFB.
