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This is what you need to know about the DFB Bundestag and the Presidential Election
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Bundestag is in the plan for DFB on Friday.
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Dசsseldorf Things will be serious on Friday at the German Football Association: a new president will be elected. How DFB Bundestag Works and What You Need to Know
The new president of the German Football Association (DFB) is set to be elected on Friday at the 44th Ordinary Bandestock. Bernd Newndorf and Peter Peters are running against each other, one of whom will emerge from the election as the 14th president. Paid content For the first time in the DFB’s 122 – year history, a fight vote was imminent. An absolute majority of votes is required. 262 delegates are eligible to vote.
Why does the union need a new boss?
It was about the legacy of Fritz Keller, who had to resign his predecessors like Reinhard Grindle and Wolfgang Nearsbach. Keller, who was elected only in September 2019, was due to resign in May last year. It was soon over for SC Freeberg’s former club boss because he insulted his opponent and vice president with the slanderous Nazi comparison. The DFB was shaken by a months-long power struggle that killed not only Keller but also Secretary-General Frederick Curtis.
Who are the candidates?
He is president of the Newndorf Middle Rhine Football Association (FVM). Although not known to the general public as a 60-year-old, he is clearly considered a favorite. Because Newendorf is a candidate for state and regional associations. The amateur camp has a majority of delegates. Foreigner Peters was until recently the 1st Vice President of the DFB and Chairman of the Board of Supervisors of the German Football League (DFL). The 59-year-old also sits on the council of FIFA, the world governing body, and runs as a candidate for professional clubs.
Why is this bandstand so important?
The association expects a fresh start after years of permanent crisis. Power struggles, corruption, affairs, trials, criminal proceedings and resignations have severely shaken the credibility of the DFB. The public image is devastating. Everything should be better from Friday. In addition to the new president, there will be a new first vice president and a new treasurer.
Why is there always a debate about Koch?
The 63-year-old is currently leading the DFB with his co-employer Hans-Joachim Watsky as interim chairman. He is the 1st Vice President, President of the South German Football Association and sits on the Executive Committee of the European Football Confederation (UEFA). Koch’s critics accuse him of multiple misconduct and suspicious maneuvers. While New Endorf still sees the longtime official at the DFB Presidium and UEFA Exco, Peters declined to work with the coach.
What else?
For greater diversity in the association. Both presidential loyalists have women on their ranks. But this was not enough for the women’s movement for “football can do more”, but their call for dual leadership with both genders went unnoticed. Thus, the initiative surrounding national goalkeeper Almut Schultz and Katza Cross withdrew from the power struggle just before Christmas. In the back rooms she found the usual arrangement of activists.
What is Bundestock?
As the legislative assembly of the association, which has more than 7.1 million members, the Bundestag DFB is the highest body of parliament. The normal bandwagon is held every three years.
How is it going?
Newndorf will build the race and establish his team. Since the new president does not want to join international organizations, he will play with controversial personal details for a while and leave Koch (until 2025) and Peters (until 2024) at UIFA and FIFA. After that, Neuendorf should confirm the restoration.