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Niersbach steps down as DFB president

On Monday, 9th November 2015, Wolfgang Niersbach resigned from his post as president of the DFB. Read his full statement here:

I was always there from the first day of the 2006 World Cup bid right up until the tournament’s conclusion, and in all these years not only have I always gone about my work with great passion, but I have also always worked in good faith and in a proper manner. In my dealings with the marketing, media, accreditation and event organisation, I can honestly say that I wouldn’t have done anything differently.

It’s even more depressing and painful for me that nine years later I am now confronted with proceedings, with which I had no involvement in at the time and that also leave many questions unanswered to me. I stand by that and would like to once state categorically that I had absolutely no knowledge of the background behind these alleged payments. It has made taking this step even more difficult for me.

For 27 years, the DFB has always been more than just a career for me. Working in so many different areas has been a labour of love for me. I love football and this Association, in which I have experienced many wonderful moments and been able to work with many incredible people. In order to protect the DFB and this office, it is with a heavy heart that I am stepping down as DFB president. Nevertheless, I will still contribute wherever I can to give a full explanation of the proceedings.

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On Monday, 9th November 2015, Wolfgang Niersbach resigned from his post as president of the DFB. Read his full statement here:

I was always there from the first day of the 2006 World Cup bid right up until the tournament’s conclusion, and in all these years not only have I always gone about my work with great passion, but I have also always worked in good faith and in a proper manner. In my dealings with the marketing, media, accreditation and event organisation, I can honestly say that I wouldn’t have done anything differently.

It’s even more depressing and painful for me that nine years later I am now confronted with proceedings, with which I had no involvement in at the time and that also leave many questions unanswered to me. I stand by that and would like to once state categorically that I had absolutely no knowledge of the background behind these alleged payments. It has made taking this step even more difficult for me.

For 27 years, the DFB has always been more than just a career for me. Working in so many different areas has been a labour of love for me. I love football and this Association, in which I have experienced many wonderful moments and been able to work with many incredible people. In order to protect the DFB and this office, it is with a heavy heart that I am stepping down as DFB president. Nevertheless, I will still contribute wherever I can to give a full explanation of the proceedings.