TV excitement surrounding Bastian Schweinsteiger

Bastian Schweinsteiger got away with a reprimand once again. After a strong warning, the former national soccer player was allowed to continue working as a TV expert for ARD. The public broadcaster confirmed this on Monday after hours of discussions in the house. The first had previously examined the former national player's appearance at the TV broadcast of the European Football Championship on Saturday and the posting of a tweet with an advertising message - and ultimately left it at the yellow card. The red card – to stay in football terms – was just avoided. “We are in contact with Bastian Schweinsteiger and his management and have asked for a statement on the incident from last Saturday,” said a spokeswoman for the leading WDR on Monday in response to a dpa request. “We made it very clear that, in accordance with its guidelines, ARD does not tolerate any form of surreptitious advertising or unidentified product placement of its protagonists.” Watch advertising causes excitement Schweinsteiger's last TV appearance at the European Championships was examined in detail and discussed because an advertising message for a watch was posted on the 36-year-old's Twitter account. The prominent employee published a post on social media during half-time during the Ukraine vs. England game without our knowledge as part of a paid advertising partnership. The tweet was no longer available on Monday afternoon. Schweinsteiger's account had previously featured a post with two images, one of which was a detail in which the watch on his wrist was the focus. This was also clearly visible during the TV broadcast. There was also a link to the manufacturer for which the former national team captain has been a brand ambassador since 2019. The 2014 soccer world champion has been working for Erste since last year. The contract is valid until 2022. At the European Championships, Schweinsteiger will appear in a duo with commentator Jessy Wellmer. As an advertising figure, Schweinsteiger is doing well in business. He works with several companies, including a hardware store chain.

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TV excitement surrounding Bastian Schweinsteiger

As an advertising figure, Bastian Schweinsteiger is doing well in business. He works with several companies. A promotion during a game almost cost him his TV job.

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