Bundesliga aiming for early May restart behind closed doors
4 years, 9 months ago

Bundesliga aiming for early May restart behind closed doors

The Hindu  

The Bundesliga is aiming to resume in early May with games behind closed doors, German Football League chief executive Christian Seifert has revealed. "We are part of the culture in the country, people long to get back a short piece of normal life, and that could mean the Bundesliga plays again," Seifert said. Seifert also suggested that cancelling the season could put five Bundesliga clubs in serious financial trouble, while half the teams in the second tier would be "very much in danger to file for bankruptcy". READ | Bayern Munich chief executive Herbert Hainer said he expects the pandemic to lead to a significant reduction in transfer fees.

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DFL scraps plan for external TV rights investment
10 months, 2 weeks ago

DFL scraps plan for external TV rights investment

China Daily  

Football fans display a banner reading 'No to investors in the DFL ' as the German first division Bundesliga football match between FC Augsburg and RB Leipzig is briefly interrupted in Augsburg, southern Germany on Feb 10, 2024. BERLIN -- The German football league association has abandoned plans to sell a stake in its media rights business following supporter protests. …

No Bundesliga Format Changes 'In Near Future', Says Chairman Hans-Joachim Watzke
2 years, 4 months ago

No Bundesliga Format Changes 'In Near Future', Says Chairman Hans-Joachim Watzke

News 18  

German football league advisory board chairman Hans-Joachim Watzke said on Wednesday there would be no changes to the Bundesliga’s format “in the near future." Watzke also emphasized the “great unity" of the 36 professional clubs which make up the Bundesliga and second division. “It was very good today," Watzke said in Dortmund’s Westfalenhallen of the non-public part of the meeting. …

Soccer-Bundesliga to have shorter winter break next season
4 years, 5 months ago

Soccer-Bundesliga to have shorter winter break next season

The Hindu  

The Bundesliga season kicks on Sept. 18 with champion Bayern Munich taking on Schalke 04 and will only have an 11-day winter break as the German Football League adapts the schedule amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The DFL on Friday said Bayern would face Schalke in the season opener but should the Bavarians reach the Aug. 23 Champions League final they …

Bundesliga eyes September 18 start for next season
4 years, 6 months ago

Bundesliga eyes September 18 start for next season

The Hindu  

Germany is eyeing September 18 as the start date for the next Bundesliga season. The German Football League, which oversees the top two men’s divisions, said on Wednesday that it has to find a schedule that adapts to UEFA staging the remainder of this season’s Champions League and Europa League as mini-tournaments in August. RELATED| How Germany completed the Bundesliga …

What next for Premier League's 'Project Restart'?
4 years, 7 months ago

What next for Premier League's 'Project Restart'?

The Hindu  

The Premier League's return is just two weeks away but there are plenty of details for the 20 clubs in the English top-flight to work out before competitive action resumes on June 17. Neutral venues Premier League clubs appear to have won their battle to have games played in their own grounds rather than on neutral sites. However, the UK's …

Bundesliga has returned amid Covid-19, but why German fans are complaining?
4 years, 7 months ago

Bundesliga has returned amid Covid-19, but why German fans are complaining?

Business Standard  

Bundesliga has returned amid Covid-19, but why German fans are complaining? German football fans are known for their ultra-supporter groups, passion for the beautiful game and an unparallel display of support and creativity in stadiums Premium Moenchengladbach's Tobias Strobl, right, challenges Frankfurt's Mijat Gacinovic, left, during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Eintracht Frankfurt and Borussia Moenchengladbach in Frankfurt, Germany, …

Football is back in Germany: What made Bundesliga's return possible?
4 years, 7 months ago

Football is back in Germany: What made Bundesliga's return possible?

Business Standard  

Football is back in Germany: What made Bundesliga's return possible? Other major leagues are still contemplating about their future course of action and Bundesliga might show the way for them Premium Restarting the league was only possible because of an elaborate set of safety guidelines prepared by the Deutsche Football Liga, an organisation that runs the Bundesliga. Arindam Roy New …

Billions will be watching as the Bundesliga returns... the beautiful game is BACK
4 years, 7 months ago

Billions will be watching as the Bundesliga returns... the beautiful game is BACK

Daily Mail  

Let the experiment begin. Football will make its long-awaited comeback this weekend as the Bundesliga returns to action Games will be played in front of empty stadiums in line with Germany's coronavirus protocols That is partly down to clever scheduling. Both have been in record-breaking form, and against Schalke, Sancho could plausibly become the first player since records began to …

Hope Bundesliga can bring smiles back to people: Dortmund's Cramer
4 years, 7 months ago

Hope Bundesliga can bring smiles back to people: Dortmund's Cramer

The Hindu  

Bundesliga – Germany’s top flight football – will be the first major European League to restart its season which had come to a halt because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The players will have to get used to playing in empty stadiums and Dortmund's managing director Carsten Cramer told Sportstar that it will take time for everyone to get accustomed to …

Dortmund to lose 3-4 million euros per match: Carsten Cramer
4 years, 7 months ago

Dortmund to lose 3-4 million euros per match: Carsten Cramer

The Hindu  

Like everyone else in the world of football, Borussia Dortmund managing director Carsten Cramer is worried about football finances as the game had come to a standstill because of the COVID-19 pandemic. We will lose 3-4 million euros per matchday because we will be playing without spectators and sponsors in the stadium. READ | Predicting an impact on the upcoming …

Bundesliga to allow five substitutions, relegation if season is completed
4 years, 7 months ago

Bundesliga to allow five substitutions, relegation if season is completed

The Hindu  

Bundesliga clubs will be able to use five substitutes when it returns from a suspension enforced due to the coronavirus pandemic on Saturday, the German Football League announced on Thursday. The new rule was approved by the International Football Association Board to help protect player welfare with fixtures set to come thick and fast as the sport continues its schedule …

German football league Bundesliga is back after coronavirus break
4 years, 7 months ago

German football league Bundesliga is back after coronavirus break

Al Jazeera  

Bundesliga becomes Europe’s first major league to resume after two-month shutdown due to coronavirus pandemic. Germany’s Bundesliga will be the first major football league in Europe to resume after a two-month break due to the coronavirus pandemic, despite many fans opposing the resumption of the season. In normal circumstances, the German game, dominated in recent seasons by Bayern Munich, lacks …

10 things to look out for when the Bundesliga returns this weekend
4 years, 7 months ago

10 things to look out for when the Bundesliga returns this weekend

Daily Mail  

Finally, we have some football on our TV screens again! Action returns with a barnstorming Revierderby on Saturday afternoon as Borussia Dortmund and Jadon Sancho welcome arch-rivals Schalke to the Westfalenstadion while Bayern Munich travel to take on plucky underdogs Union Berlin on Sunday. Robert Lewandowski and Timo Werner are leading the race for the Golden Boot Frankfurt vs Borussia …

Bundesliga: All eyes on Germany as football gets going once again with Bayern Munich chasing eighth straight title
4 years, 7 months ago

Bundesliga: All eyes on Germany as football gets going once again with Bayern Munich chasing eighth straight title

Firstpost  

Players have been told not to spit, celebrate in groups, or touch hands with team mates, while some Bundesliga clubs will use music and cardboard cutouts of fans to enhance the atmosphere at matches. The eyes of the sports world will be on Germany’s Bundesliga this weekend as it becomes the first “big league” to restart after the COVID-19 shutdown, …

Coronavirus: When and how will Bundesliga return to action
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus: When and how will Bundesliga return to action

The Hindu  

2020 – earlier dotted with marquee sporting events, including the Olympics – has seen very little sporting action over the past few months as the world grappled to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. A Special Match Operations Task Force formed by the DFL has recommended that the stadium be divided into three zones – Zone 1 – the “interior”; Zone …

Bundesliga restart on track despite Dresden setback: DFL boss
4 years, 8 months ago

Bundesliga restart on track despite Dresden setback: DFL boss

The Hindu  

The Bundesliga restart is not at risk even after the entire squad of second-tier Dynamo Dresden was placed under quarantine, the head of the German Football League said. We're at the very beginning of the restart.” The Bundesliga will be the first top European league to restart matches since the outbreak of the coronavirus forced lockdown measures to be imposed …

Coronavirus: UEFA chief welcomes Bundesliga return
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus: UEFA chief welcomes Bundesliga return

The Hindu  

UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has welcomed the impending resumption of the Bundesliga and said Germany's top flight can "provide a shining example" of how football can return. It was confirmed on Wednesday that Angela Merkel's government had given the green light for the top two tiers in Germany - which have been suspended since March due to the coronavirus pandemic …

Coronavirus: Bundesliga set to return on May 16
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus: Bundesliga set to return on May 16

The Hindu  

The Bundesliga season will resume on May 16, German Football League chief executive Christian Seifert has confirmed. Angela Merkel's government on Wednesday gave permission for the top two tiers, which have been suspended since March due to the coronavirus pandemic, to resume behind closed doors in the second half of May. Following a DFL meeting, Seifert announced on Thursday that …

Bundesliga congratulated for imminent return by La Liga
4 years, 8 months ago

Bundesliga congratulated for imminent return by La Liga

The Hindu  

La Liga congratulated Germany's Bundesliga for announcing its imminent return as Spain's top-flight stepped up its own comeback preparations. Spanish clubs began testing players for COVID-19 on Tuesday and La Liga sees the Bundesliga's situation as a cause for optimism following a difficult period, which has led to the Dutch Eredivisie and France's Ligue 1 ending 2019-20 prematurely. "From La …

Coronavirus: No fans the only way to preserve clubs and league formats - DFL chief
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus: No fans the only way to preserve clubs and league formats - DFL chief

The Hindu  

Resuming the Bundesliga with games behind closed doors was the only way to save endangered clubs and preserve the format of the top two tiers, according to German Football League chief executive Christian Seifert. The German government on Wednesday gave the green light for professional football in Germany, which has been suspended since March due to the coronavirus pandemic, to …

Bundesliga’s clearance to restart offers hope across Europe
4 years, 8 months ago

Bundesliga’s clearance to restart offers hope across Europe

Associated Press  

Germany’s decision that soccer can return this month provided encouragement for players and teams across Europe on Wednesday that the shutdown caused by the coronavirus pandemic could soon be coming to an end. Croatia also announced plans Wednesday to bring back soccer on May 30 and Turkey said it was aiming for June 12 and still hopes to host the …

German soccer’s Bundesliga given OK to resume in May
4 years, 8 months ago

German soccer’s Bundesliga given OK to resume in May

Associated Press  

BERLIN — The Bundesliga can resume playing this month, ending a two-month suspension caused by the coronavirus pandemic. “Today’s decision is good news for the Bundesliga and second division,” German soccer league president Christian Seibert said. In a crisis threatening the very existence of some clubs, however, it is the only way to keep the leagues in their current form.” …

Germany gives go-ahead for Bundesliga to resume in mid-May
4 years, 8 months ago

Germany gives go-ahead for Bundesliga to resume in mid-May

The Hindu  

German Chancellor Angela Merkel and state leaders on Wednesday gave the Bundesliga the green light to restart behind closed doors from mid-May after weeks of shutdown imposed to control the spread of the coronavirus. READ: Premier League clubs yet to settle on protocols for resumption amid pandemic The political blessing makes the German top-flight the first of Europe's five major …

Germany plans to start Bundesliga in May
4 years, 8 months ago

Germany plans to start Bundesliga in May

The Hindu  

The German government and state leaders are set on Wednesday to give the Bundesliga the green light to restart behind closed doors in May after weeks of shutdown imposed to control the spread of the coronavirus, according to a draft government agreement seen by AFP. More than a dozen of the 36 teams in the two divisions are on the …

Bundesliga: German interior minister Horst Seehofer says season should be restarted soon but 'no extra privileges for league'
4 years, 8 months ago

Bundesliga: German interior minister Horst Seehofer says season should be restarted soon but 'no extra privileges for league'

Firstpost  

German Interior Minister Horst Seehofer on Sunday backed a possible restart for the Bundesliga season this month without spectators as the government prepares for a key meeting next week. Berlin: German Interior Minister Horst Seehofer on Sunday backed a possible restart for the Bundesliga season this month without spectators as the government prepares for a key meeting next week. The …

German interior minister backs Bundesliga restart
4 years, 8 months ago

German interior minister backs Bundesliga restart

The Hindu  

Germany's minister for the interior and sport said on Sunday he supports a resumption of the country's football season this month despite the coronavirus epidemic. “I find the schedule proposed by the German league plausible and I support the restart in May,” Horst Seehofer told Bild newspaper, three days before a meeting of German authorities to discuss the issue. The …

Bundesliga clears another hurdle to planned return: reports
4 years, 8 months ago

Bundesliga clears another hurdle to planned return: reports

The Hindu  

German football has taken another key step towards restarting the Bundesliga next month with the Ministry of Labour the latest body to reportedly approve plans. “The safety of players, coaches and support staff can be largely ensured if the concept is fully implemented”, the ministry's state secretary Bjoern Boehning told the RND media group. “However, with our medically-organised concept we …

Bundesliga could resume by late May, say sports ministry
4 years, 8 months ago

Bundesliga could resume by late May, say sports ministry

The Hindu  

The Bundesliga could return by “the middle or end of May”, Germany’s sports ministers have said, as the league awaits the go-ahead from Angela Merkel’s government to resume the season. The sports ministers of Germany’s 16 states met Monday and announced in a statement that it is “justifiable” for the league to resume “in empty stadiums” from “the middle or …

Coronavirus: Bundesliga will go under if football doesn't restart soon – Dortmund CEO Watzke
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus: Bundesliga will go under if football doesn't restart soon – Dortmund CEO Watzke

The Hindu  

Borussia Dortmund chief executive Hans-Joachim Watzke claimed the Bundesliga "will go under" if the season does not resume in the next few months. The coronavirus pandemic forced the Bundesliga to be postponed last month but there are hopes the league could be allowed to stage games behind closed doors from May 9, although concerns have been raised that fans might …

German fans are NOT happy that the Bundesliga set to return with concerns growing over May 9 date
4 years, 8 months ago

German fans are NOT happy that the Bundesliga set to return with concerns growing over May 9 date

Daily Mail  

With the Bundesliga planning to resume behind closed doors from May 9, the eyes of sports fans across the world could be trained on Germany next month. The Bundesliga is planning to return on May 9 following the coronavirus-inflicted suspension With virtually all of sport on hold, the eyes of the sporting world will be on Germany As the league …

Could early restart give Bundesliga clubs transfer market advantage?
4 years, 8 months ago

Could early restart give Bundesliga clubs transfer market advantage?

The Hindu  

Bundesliga clubs could have an advantage in the transfer market if the league restarts in May, according to a football finance expert. "I think those clubs and those countries where football returns to a paying audience will start to have a cash advantage," Maguire told Stats Perform. READ: Maguire also believes Bundesliga clubs – who must by law not allow …

Bundesliga ready to restart in May, final decision with politicians
4 years, 8 months ago

Bundesliga ready to restart in May, final decision with politicians

The Hindu  

The Bundesliga is on track to resume the 2019-20 season in May but the final decision on the restart date lies with politicians, the German Football League announced on Thursday. DFL chief executive Christian Seifert said this month the organisation was working towards a return to action in early May with games played behind closed doors. Seifert said: "The Bundesliga …

German football targets May 9 restart but needs political green light
4 years, 8 months ago

German football targets May 9 restart but needs political green light

Deccan Chronicle  

Berlin: German league football is ready to resume without spectators on May 9 but the final say rests with political leaders, the Bundesliga's chief executive said Thursday. Following a meeting with Germany's top clubs, Christian Seifert said the league was "ready" to return next month, which would make it the first major European football competition to do so. "It is …

German football plans May return but debate rages
4 years, 8 months ago

German football plans May return but debate rages

The Hindu  

German football authorities are set to announce plans on Thursday for Bundesliga matches to restart on May 9 in empty stadiums, but the potential return in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic is meeting some opposition. Large public events are banned in Germany until August 31, yet football could resume without spectators -- known as “ghost games” in German. In …

German football gears up for May return even as debate rages
4 years, 8 months ago

German football gears up for May return even as debate rages

Deccan Chronicle  

Berlin: German football authorities are set to announce plans on Thursday for Bundesliga matches to restart on May 9 in empty stadiums, but the potential return in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic is meeting some opposition. Large public events are banned in Germany until August 31, yet football could resume without spectators -- known as "ghost games" in German. …

Possible May 9 resumption of Bundesliga behind closed doors
4 years, 8 months ago

Possible May 9 resumption of Bundesliga behind closed doors

Deccan Chronicle  

Berlin: Germany's Bundesliga could resume from May 9, regional leaders of the country's biggest states said, although games can only take place without spectators to prevent coronavirus contagion. But "we could perhaps from May 9 play such a round of 'ghost games'," Soeder told Bild, using the German term "Geisterspiele" for matches played in empty stadiums. Likewise, Armin Laschet, premier …

Bundesliga likely to resume on May 9 behind closed doors
4 years, 8 months ago

Bundesliga likely to resume on May 9 behind closed doors

The Hindu  

Germany's Bundesliga could resume from May 9, regional leaders of the country's biggest states said on Monday, although games can only take place without spectators to prevent coronavirus contagion. RELATED| But “we could perhaps from May 9 play such a round of 'ghost games',” Soeder told Bild, using the German term “Geisterspiele” for matches played in empty stadiums. Likewise, Armin …

German FA chief: ’Ghost games’ only option for Bundesliga return
4 years, 8 months ago

German FA chief: ’Ghost games’ only option for Bundesliga return

The Hindu  

German FA chief Fritz Keller has insisted the Bundesliga could only resume next month behind closed doors, while supporters have questioned the morality of football returning during the coronavirus pandemic. The German Football League hopes to get the go-ahead from Angela Merkel’s government for the top two tiers to resume next month -- possibly on May 9 or 16. With …

'Ghost games' only option for Bundesliga return: German FA chief
4 years, 8 months ago

'Ghost games' only option for Bundesliga return: German FA chief

Deccan Chronicle  

Berlin: German FA chief Fritz Keller has insisted the Bundesliga could only resume next month behind closed doors, while supporters have questioned the morality of football returning at all during the coronavirus pandemic. The German Football League hopes to get the go-ahead from Angela Merkel's government for the top two tiers to resume next month -- possibly on May 9 …

Bundesliga: Testing debate rages amid hopes for return in May
4 years, 8 months ago

Bundesliga: Testing debate rages amid hopes for return in May

The Hindu  

The Bundesliga hopes to get the go-ahead from the German government to resume in May, yet a debate is raging as to whether there will be enough testing available for the coronavirus to keep players safe. One proposal is for games to be played behind closed doors without spectators -- dubbed 'ghost games' in German -- with each of the …

Bundesliga plans to restart in May without fans hit by order
4 years, 8 months ago

Bundesliga plans to restart in May without fans hit by order

Deccan Chronicle  

Berlin: Extending the ban on large gatherings in Germany to the end of August threatens soccer officials' aim of restarting the Bundesliga in May without spectators. After talks between Merkel and the 16 state governors about easing restrictions, Bavaria's Markus Soder said the “Bundesliga wasn't an issue,'' meaning they have far bigger priorities than soccer. The Bundesliga, last played on …

Bundesliga unlikley to resume in May, while German government ban large gatherings until August 31
4 years, 8 months ago

Bundesliga unlikley to resume in May, while German government ban large gatherings until August 31

The Hindu  

Bundesliga matches will be unable to take place with spectators in attendance until at least September after the German government confirmed an extension to their ban on gatherings. READ | While schools will be allowed to open from May 4 and small shops can begin operating again from Monday, large gatherings will remain banned until August 31. "Big events play …

Coronavirus Outbreak: Bundesliga future still in the air despite teams returning to training
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: Bundesliga future still in the air despite teams returning to training

Firstpost  

Bundesliga was the last of the five major leagues in Europe to suspend play. “It is clear that wherever people come into close contact with each other, at major events such as football games, or in clubs, it will take a long time before normality returns,” Health Minister Jens Spahn said in an interview with the daily Handelsblatt on Thursday. …

Bundesliga eyes season resumption in May
4 years, 9 months ago

Bundesliga eyes season resumption in May

The Hindu  

Bundesliga clubs, on Tuesday, approved measures to suspend the current season for a further four weeks due to the coronavirus crisis, amid reports that games would resume from the first weekend of May. Failure to complete the 2019/20 season would leave some clubs facing an “existential threat” in June due to the loss of crucial TV rights revenues, he added. …

Eintracht director worried about impact of premature end to Bundesliga season
4 years, 9 months ago

Eintracht director worried about impact of premature end to Bundesliga season

The Hindu  

Eintracht Frankfurt sporting director Fredi Bobic is worried about the financial impact if the Bundesliga season ends prematurely due to coronavirus, insisting it would a "major economic loss" for all clubs. READ: "A premature end of the season would of course not be a positive thing," Bobic said via Eintracht Frankfurt. "It would be a major economic loss for all …

German football clubs demand postponement of Euro 2020
4 years, 9 months ago

German football clubs demand postponement of Euro 2020

India TV News  

German football clubs have demanded the postponement of the UEFA Euro 2020 as a consequence of the coronavirus crisis affecting European football. "I expect the national leagues to get more space to shift match days and finish the season later this summer after the decision tomorrow," German league association CEO Christian Seifert said, according to Xinhua news. "We're talking about …

Bundesliga break tradition by postponing Eintracht Frankfurt's penultimate game of the season
5 years, 8 months ago

Bundesliga break tradition by postponing Eintracht Frankfurt's penultimate game of the season

Daily Mail  

The DFL have broken with tradition and moved Eintracht Frankfurt's penultimate Bundesliga fixture to aid their recovery from playing Chelsea in the Europa League semi-final. Jonathan de Guzman and his Eintracht Frankfurt team-mates will have an extra recovery day Eintracht will have played their second leg against Chelsea on Thursday, May 9. And the Premier League subsequently adjusted Liverpool and …

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