New DFB President: acid test for Neuendorf – Sport
Rainer Koch sat in stunned silence, his eyes locked on the stage, as the reality of his defeat sank in. seated in the front row of the plenum at the Bonn Congress Center, he was flanked by Stephan Osnabrügge, the outgoing treasurer, who offered quiet support.Moments later, Koch exited through a side door without uttering […]
Deselecting Rainer Koch: A Vacuum That Is Good for the DFB
A New Era Dawns for the DFB: Transparency and Accountability Take Center Stage The German Football Association (DFB) has entered a period of significant change following the unexpected departure of longtime vice president Rainer Koch. Koch, known for his mastery of the DFB’s statutes and his influence over amateur football, was ousted in a secret […]
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Rainer Koch Fights for DFB Vice Presidency Against Silke Sinning
A DFB Power Struggle: Koch Faces Unexpected Challenge The upcoming Bundestag of the German Football Association (DFB) promises to be a tense affair. Rainer Koch, the long-standing vice-president, finds himself in an unexpected battle for his position. Facing a formidable challenger in sports scientist Silke Sinning, Koch is pulling out all the stops to secure […]
Bernd Neuendorf wins DFB presidential election against Peter Peters
A New Era for German Football: Bernd neuendorf Takes the Helm The German Football Association (DFB) has elected Bernd Neuendorf as its new President, marking a pivotal moment for the organization.Neuendorf, a 60-year-old representative of the influential amateur football sector, secured a decisive victory over Peter Peters, who enjoyed the backing of professional football, with […]
DFB Bundestag: And again a new beginning – sport
A Crossroads for German Football: Can the DFB Truly Turn a New Page? The German Football Association (DFB), a behemoth with 7.2 million members, stands at a pivotal juncture. For the first time in its 122-year history, the upcoming Bundestag in Bonn will witness a contested presidential election. While the DFB touts this as a […]
DFB’s Secret 2006 World Cup Report
The DFB’s 2006 World Cup Shadow: A Tale of Two Reports In 2016, a hushed exchange occurred at the German Football Association (DFB) headquarters in Frankfurt. Reinhard Grindel, the DFB President at the time, received a confidential document from Daniel Schnabl, a representative of the law firm Freshfields. This firm had been hired months earlier […]
DFB: “He lives from the intrigue” – fire letter from the ex-presidents
DFB in Turmoil: Former President’s Explosive Letter Published: March 7, 2022 | Reading Time: 3 Minutes The German Football Association (DFB) is facing internal turmoil following a scathing letter from its former president. The letter,which has sent shockwaves through the organization,accuses the current leadership of fostering a culture of intrigue and secrecy. Rainer Koch, who […]
Election campaign at the DFB: A cornucopia for the officials
Amateur football is going through hard times, Corona continues to shake everything up. Some of the 25,000 grassroots clubs are struggling to survive, players have to be kept on board and teams in operation, and the financial worries are great. But one group will have to worry less about finances in the future – at […]