MUNICH, Germany -- Among the stars of the 2024 NFL Munich Game was referee Shawn Hochuli. Maybe it could have been expected with the Carolina Panthers and New York Giants entering the game with just two wins apiece.
Hochuli unexpectedly flexed his German early in the Panthers' 20-17 overtime win over the Giants.
It occurred late in the first quarter when he called a penalty in German, before closing with: "It's by the center. Third down." The call was a mix of German and English for the crowd, which was a reflection of the fans in attendance.