Rotterdam, June 27, 2025 – This year, the SPIE Football Cup once again brought together colleagues from all over Europe – for an unforgettable event focused on sporting ambition and community spirit. Although the preliminary round ended for the Rasenrocker team, for our colleague Christian, things were just getting started.

Second Chance and a Spot on the Podium
There was a second chance for eliminated players: they could apply for the ONE SPIE Team. Christian seized the opportunity and was lucky: he was selected and thus became part of the newly formed team from various countries and SPIE companies. The result is impressive: Team ONE SPIE took 3rd place in the Silver League!

All Teams on Board
Even the arrival on Friday generated excitement: the teams were accommodated on the SS Rotterdam, a former cruise ship with history, including two decks to explore and fresh sea air. After check-in, they went straight to the Welcome Party, where players chatted in a relaxed atmosphere – a perfect start. Saturday then saw the kick-off: games were played on a half-pitch, with six field players, one goalkeeper, and a lot of commitment. Despite the spontaneous formation, the team quickly gelled – football unites, after all.

Award Ceremony in the Traditional Stadium
The award ceremony took place in the stadium of Sparta Rotterdam – the oldest football stadium in the Netherlands. Not only was the sporting effort recognized there, but there were also fan merchandise and flower garlands as a token of appreciation. But the day didn’t end there: in the evening, the Players Night Party saw extensive celebrations.

Team Spirit That Connects
Over the weekend, Christian made many new contacts, and one thing especially stuck with him: the team spirit that extends beyond the pitch and the strong feeling that at SPIE, more connects than just work. After his strong performance, Christian is already looking forward to the next round. Thanks for joining in!