Weird stuff. There has been a lot of argument between BM and the DFL lately and yesterday evening Bayern has decided to withdraw from the DFL. All employees have also been removed from any commision they were in. I hope they rot away and never return. Arrogant bastards.
Pardon my ignorance, but what is DFL? Last night on FSW, they mentioned that Bayern and the German football authorities had settled their difference with $3.5 million US being turned over by Bayern to a combination of the authorities and charities.
DFL = German Football League When I read the article, I thought they were mainly talking about the club having some of their people leaving official positions within the league out of protest for something...and not the club leaving the league alltogether. Then again it might have escalated to that by now. Haven't read anything about it though.
You're probably thinking of the DFB - the Deutsche Fussball Bundesliga. Translated it's the German football Federal League.
No, DFL is right. Deutsche Fussball Liga (Geman Football League) is the administrative body for Bundesliga. Until three years ago it was ruled by DFB = Deutscher Fussball Bund (German Football Association), who now are restricted on amateur sports, national team, women soccer and all referees. And the content: Bayern of course keeps playing Bundesliga, but they withdrew from their positions in the single committees. Nobody really cares about that. Their first big threat of leaving the league turned out to be a laughter after the other leagues said to not want Bayern. Now Bayern stated in the course of the latest events that anyone would not be satisfied with DFL and they would think about cancelling this organisation - in yesterday's club meeting (in which Bayern did not take part to protest against DFL) DFL did a confidence check and the result was a 35-0 vote in favour of DFL and by that against Bayern's position. The quarrel is all about a press release after Saturday's agreement between Bayern and DFL to pay 3 M. DFL stated their view that Uli Hoeneß acted morally wrong in the Kirch matter, and the whole club violated the league structure. Bayern insists on not having violated anything and they are paying a voluntary sum. In yesterday's reaction DFL defended the press release by stating that Bayern used the media over months in this matter and always changed their view according to what got known to the public; DFL stayed silent during the whole time and now they felt that they got to add their view. Also they criticised Bayern's officials by saying that they act like sissies now, although it is usually them who are attacking all others heavily if they don't share Bayern's opinion. Despite of all that, DFL wants to talk with Bayern to have them back in their functions. The other club bosses supported DFL's view and are rather fed up with Bayern. Their general opinion: "Bundesliga can play without Bayern, but Bayern can't play without Bundesliga". Bottom line: Bayern wanted to show DFL that they have the real power in German soccer, but they scored a classic own goal and just strengthened the position of their opponents.
Kicker Comment on the Matter: ‘Back to normal’ is the order for the league to not continue to endanger the own brand. After weeks of discussion it is clear for everyone: culprit in the Kirch affair, was FC Bayern, who now gives a very modest sacrifice of 3 M despite of having cashed 21.5 M. The DFL leadership did a great assist for Bayern by the hacking in their press release. Bayern used it to – once again – slip into the role of the victim. Munich’s strategy to remove their officials from the functions in DFL and DFB is nothing but childish. DFL and DFB will now reach their hands to Bayern for getting peace. Give them back their toys and hope that they grow up, admit mistakes and learn to live with criticism. The other club representatives were mad about Bayern not coming to the league meeting, and nobody really cared about them retiring from their functions. Bochum’s President Altegoer spoke for the league: “DFL has to care for 36 clubs and not just for one. We do everything for getting a normal situation as soccer needs quiet and no negative headlines. If this is not in the interest of Bayern Munich, then we are not terrified. In the first line FC Bayern needs the league. And the league only needs Bayern if they are behaving properly.”