“Papa Smurf” leads Cologne’s carnival training
Nov 11, 2025 5:38 p.m. | 1:34m
1. FC Köln is celebrating the start of the new carnival session so colorfully.
Collapse video transcript
Expand video transcript
In our country it’s easy to flippantly refer to people who don’t have that much talent as flute smurfs. In this respect, all that is missing here is the flute and then you would have your picture. But we left it out because I think we’ve achieved a bit this season. That’s why they didn’t want to make us too ridiculous. But I think it’s appropriate and was a great gag now. And.
Here. Hey. Hey. I have to. To the rhythm of the troops.
Yes, I am a coach through and through. And you have to be a role model. And that’s why I’m traveling. Yes, sure. So one of the reasons why I signed in Cologne is so that I can take part in Carnival. I’ve never been here before and will certainly enjoy this. But as I said, not in that outfit. I’m curious to see whether I dressed up well enough to be able to socialize with people.