Bundesliga International, a subsidiary of the DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga, has announced a two-year broadcasting rights deal with the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) to show the Bundesliga. SABC and Bundesliga International have reached an agreement for the Free-to-Air (FTA) broadcasting rights of the Bundesliga for the 2020-21 and 2021-22 …
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After a six-month break, Germany women will return to action against Republic of Ireland in Essen (September 19, 14:00 CEST) and away against Montenegro (September 22, 16:00 CEST). National coach Martina Voss-Tecklenburg has named 24 players in her squad for the two Euro qualifiers. Kristin Demann, Sydney Lohmann (both FC …
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Oliver Bierhoff, director of the national teams and academy for the DFB, has spoken out about the decision to take a plane for the German national team’s journey from Stuttgart to Basel. Oliver Bierhoff said, “We completely understand the criticism we have received. We will take this opportunity to ask …
Read More »Chelsea FC have completed the signing of a second German international this summer with Kai Havertz putting his signature on a five-year contract. The transfer of the young, highly rated attacking midfielder from Bayer Leverkusen follows on from the purchase of Timo Werner from another Bundesliga club RB Leipzig, and …
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At an Extraordinary Members Assembly of the DFL held today by video conference, the clubs of the Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2 again discussed the conditions for the upcoming 2020-21 season. Topics included the updated medical and hygiene-related occupational health and safety concept developed by the DFL’s and DFB’s ‘Sports Medicine …
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The FC Bayern Media Lab, a subsidiary of FC Bayern München AG, is entering into a long-term strategic cooperation with Bits & Pretzels, the leading European start-up founders’ conference. As part of the collaboration, Bits & Pretzels will connect FC Bayern with leading start-ups from the fields of sports, technology, …
Read More »Sports company PUMA has today launched the new Borussia Dortmund Away Kit for the 2020/21 season inspired by Dortmund’s incredible street art and fan culture. The design of the new BVB Away Jersey celebrates the iconic graffiti displayed throughout the streets of Dortmund. The black jersey features a striking yellow …
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Adi Hütter is set to remain in charge of Eintracht Frankfurt beyond the end of this season after the 50-year-old signed a two-year contract extension with the club, taking it from June 30, 2021 until June 30, 2023. Assistant coaches Christian Peintinger and Armin Reutershahn have also committed their futures …
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Bundesliga side RB Leipzig plans to allow spectators to attend the first Bundesliga home game of the 2020/21 season against 1.FSV Mainz 05 on September 20. AGREEMENT ALLOWS FOR 8,500 SPECTATORS: A location-specific agreement has been made with the city of Leipzig’s public health department, which will allow an attendance …
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The DFB Presidential Board has confirmed in writing that there will be five substitutes allowed per game in DFB competitions for the upcoming 2020/21 season. The rule has been in place since the resumption of the 2019/20 season following the suspension of the season caused by the Coronavirus outbreak. The …
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