Hamburg – DFB President Wolfgang Niersbach has been elected to the Executive Committee of the Football Association Fifa world. The delegates of the Uefa nominated the 64-year-elected by acclamation for the most powerful football body. Officially in Zurich occurs Niersbach his post at the FIFA Congress on May 29 at. He takes the place of Theo Zwanziger, he had inherited in 2012 at the head of the German Football Association DFB.
As a result, has now definitely the transition from twenties to Niersbach in all major official posts. The two supply since last summer a public exchange of blows: Twenties criticized his successor because of a controversial pension, Niersbach accuses him of harming the interests of the DFB. This view, closed on Monday the UEFA Executive Committee to, general secretary Gianni Infantino criticized twenties sharp.Niersbach wants to work objectively with Blatter
“It was the unanimous wish of the DFB Bureau that I stand for this office available,” Niersbach said: “I see it as my duty and my clear mandate to enter into this role for the interests of the German and European football. “
Unlike twenties, he is not considered a supporter of FIFA President Joseph Blatter. However, he warned of a factual cooperation with the controversial World Association president. “I also ensure Sepp Blatter not be held responsible for anything negative in the World advertising,” said Niersbach
Before the election of Niersbach the UEFA Congress had been president Michel Platini confirmed in office -. Also by acclamation. The Frenchman remains so four more years at the head of Uefa, Since 2007 he is head of the Association.
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