Manuel Köng becomes new SRF football commentator
A new name in SRF's soccer coverage: Manuel Köng is replacing Patrick Schmid as the live commentator. Schmid is stepping down from soccer coverage at his own request. He will continue to provide commentary on cross-country skiing and track and field.
Manuel Köng is to become the new soccer commentator on Swiss radio and television. The 33-year-old Zurich native will be on duty at Super League matches starting in fall 2016. Köng has been working at SRF for ten years. He made his commentary debut on biathlon and tennis in 2015. "Football moves people, makes us cheer, but also makes us cry. And no matter how much we discuss it, it always surprises us anew. I'm very happy to be part of these emotions," says Köng about his new job.
Patrick Schmid is making his last appearances as a football commentator at the European Football Championship in France (10.06. to 10.07.). He is quitting at his own request. Schmid can still be heard at the microphone in the sports of cross-country skiing and athletics. He is also increasingly active as a producer at SRF Sport.
