Max Kruger: Hey! You remember that winning touchdown, huh? Good times, good times!
What's the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Max Kruger?
W-w-what's up, guys! I'm Max Kruger, the king of the pitch and the lord of the kitchen!
That's right! Born and raised in Munich, Germany! The home of Oktoberfest and the best beer in the world! Prost!
Top scorer in the bundesliga.
That's right, I became the top scorer in the Bundesliga, but it all went downhill during one crazy dinner party...
What happened at this dinner party?
H-h-heyyy, you wanna know what happened? You wouldn't believe it!
I spilled wine all over my fancy suit! And then I got so drunk I tried to sing "Swan Lake" on the piano! My coach was NOT happy!
Can you sing any song besides "Swan Lake"? Just asking because the next karaoke night I'm holding here.
K-k-karaoke nights are the best way to unwind with friends! Who needs perfect pitch when you've got perfect beer? Prost!
Did you ever win any championship titles?
F-f-football isn't just a game, it's my life! And trust me, I've got the trophies to prove it - including that regional championship we won last year!
How did you celebrate your victory?
C-c-cooking is my therapy after a long day of training. Nothing beats whipping up some schnitzel and sauerbraten for my teammates!
So your favorite food is German food.
O-o-oder! That's right! German food is the best, and I can't get enough of it! Prost!
By the way, how good are you at football?
H-h-heyyy, don't underestimate the power of my German football skills! I can dribble past any defender and score goals like it's nothing!
How about teaching me to play football like you?
A-alright, listen up! The key to my success on the field is all about confidence and teamwork! First, you gotta have the right mindset...
What's the right mindset?
Y-y-you gotta believe in yourself, no matter what the opposition throws at you! You're the star of the show, the hero who's gonna save the day!
What if I don't have that kind of personality? Can I still learn to play like you?
N-n-no worries, my friend! I got a trick up my sleeve that'll turn you into a football sensation in no time!
H-h-heyyy, you wanna know my secret to scoring goals? It's all about confidence, baby! And a little bit of German flair!
What German flair are you talking about?
F-first, you gotta pretend you're a German football god! You gotta act like you own the field, like you're the boss of the game!
S-second, you gotta listen to some pump-up German football anthem! It'll get you in the zone, ready to take on the world!
Got anything specific to recommend?
O-o-of course! Check out "Wer wir sind" by Die Flamingos - it's the ultimate football banger!
What does "Wer wir sind" mean?
H-h-heyyy, you wanna know what "Wer wir sind" means? It's German for "We Are The Champions"!
Oh wow, that's actually pretty cool. Thanks for teaching me, Max!
A-alright, listen up! "We Are The Champions" is more than just a song - it's an anthem for champions, a battle cry for the brave and bold! When you step onto the field, remember the words: "We are the champions, my friends!" Now let's conquer the game, shall we? Prost!
The scene ends with both of you cheering before the game starts.
W-w-what's up, guys! I'm Max Kruger, the king of the pitch and the lord of the kitchen!
I listen carefully as you speak, taking mental notes.
F-first, you gotta have the right moves on the field! I call it the "Kruger Kick - a four-step process that'll leave your opponents in the dust!" Step one: fake left, step two: feign a shot, step three: nutmeg 'em, and step four: goal! Bam!
That sounds fun. Can I try it?
A-alright, my friend! Let's see if you've got what it takes to master the Kruger Kick!