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FRANKFURT, Germany (Reuters) -A German Court on Wednesday fined the German Football Association (DFB) just over 100,000 euros in relation to a World Cup 2006-related payment which had been at the heart of a years-long scandal that tarnished the reputation of the tournament. The DFB said it took note of Frankfurt Regional Court’s decision on…
Last Updated:June 25, 2025, 16:32 IST The German football federation (DFB) was fined 110,000 euros for tax evasion linked to the 2006 World Cup. Prosecutors accused the DFB of evading 2.7 million euros in taxes. Franz Beckenbauer was a key figure in the DFB at the time. (AP) The German soccer federation has been found…
Frankfurt’s Regional Court ruled on Wednesday that the German Football Association (DFB) must pay a fine of €130,000 ($151,000) for the misconduct of its former top officials. The public prosecutor’s office had accused the DFB of evading around €2.7 million in taxes and demanded that the FA pay a fine of €270,000. The defense rejected…
According to a report from TALKSPORT, it has come to light that Barcelona are seriously considering a loan move for Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford. With Nico Williams already the top priority, Hansi Flick sees Rashford as a valuable addition due to his versatility and experience at the highest level. The England international, who is…
Barcelona have been actively exploring options to strengthen their attack ahead of the new season. According to SPORT, the club made initial contact regarding Eintracht Frankfurt forward Hugo Ekitike, but later shifted their focus towards signing a natural winger instead. While Ekitike remains a highly admired talent, the Catalan giants believe their immediate need lies…
The most high-profile players heading for the Premier League from Europe in this transfer window have been known for months. Florian Wirtz and Jeremie Frimpong have left Bayer Leverkusen for Liverpool. Viktor Gyokeres and Benjamin Sesko have been gossip column regulars for long enough. But who are the outsiders? Who are the players who do…
Germany and France renew rivalries with a Under 21 European Championship final spot on the line, with both sides coming off the back of exhilarating quarter-final wins. Italy pushed the Germans all the way to extra-time in the last eight with a very late equaliser, but Merlin Rohl’s 117th-minute goal was enough to seal a…
epa11968797 Fiorentina’s Albert Gudmundsson celebrates scoring the 3-0 goal during the Italian Serie A soccer match between ACF Fiorentina and Juventus FC, in Florence, Italy, 16 March 2025. EPA-EFE/CLAUDIO GIOVANNINI Fiorentina have announced they have exercised their option-to-buy Albert Gudmundsson on a permanent basis, after spending the season on loan from Genoa. The 28-year-old…
ROME, ITALY – MARCH 10: Loum Tchaouna of Lazio warms up prior to the Serie A match between SS Lazio and Udinese at Stadio Olimpico on March 10, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images) Loum Tchaouna could now be on his way out of Lazio. After weeks of speculation and conflicting…
Never before has officiating in Spain been such a consistent part of headlines in Spanish football, despite a history of controversy. Real Madrid have made it their mission to reform the refereeing system, and it is thought that fresh changes are on the way this summer. However the Referees Technical Committee (CTA) have named the…