Lucas Braathen has ended his career. © Lucas Braathen

Neureuther after Braathen shock: “If necessary, I’ll marry you”

The ski world is in shock: Lucas Braathen, one of the big stars in the World Cup, has ended his career completely unexpectedly. Felix Neureuther is also stunned.

27 October 2023

From: det

Nobody could have expected this news. Two days before the first World Cup race of the new season in Sölden Lucas Braathen declared his career over – at the tender age of 23. The Norwegian with Brazilian roots is considered one of the most dazzling skiers in the world and is the reigning overall slalom champion. What shocking news for skiing.

Felix Neureuther also thinks so. The German used to be a defining figure in the ski scene; his open and humorous nature made him particularly popular with fans. That's why Neureuther is now making people smile because his comment on Lucas Braathen's farewell post went viral.

“My wife wouldn’t mind.” Felix Neureuther

“I can’t believe that,” said Neureuther. “If it’s because of the association, then I can marry you and then you can drive for Germany. My wife wouldn’t mind at all,” said the ex-ski star jokingly. By late Friday afternoon, this comment had already received almost 6000 likes. If Braathen doesn't want a wedding, the family could adopt him, added wife Miriam Neureuther. Another child would be great, says the former top biathlete.

Trouble with the association

It should be mentioned that one of the reasons for Braathen's early end to his career was a conflict with the Norwegian association. The 23-year-old modeled for the fashion brand J. Lindberg in the summer and thereby violated the rules of the association, which is outfitted by Helly Hansen. In general, sponsorship and image rights are always a contentious issue between the Norwegian athletes and the federation. In any case, that is no longer Braathen's problem.