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Matt Ford on Twitter: "1. FC Köln have announced that mascot #Hennes VIII has been suffering from arthrosis and spinal problems and will therefore take a slightly early retirement, aged 12. #köln #
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1. FC Cologne on Twitter: "🐐 Hennes IX celebrates his #effzeh debut this evening! 🙌 ___ #KOEBVB https://t.co/LIbXGnNd0g" / Twitter
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