Explosion in the German Football Association! According to German media reports, Karl-Heinz Rummenigge and Oliver Mintzlaff have resigned from the DFB task force with immediate effect. The reason for this decision is said to be the appointment of Andreas Rettig. He was recently introduced as the new DFB managing director.
This has once again created a rift in the association. Rettig is not considered undisputed. In the past, his views have repeatedly caused offense. He is considered a controversial personality in the industry. Rettig repeatedly criticized the commercialization of football.
He also became a prominent critic in the media. He handed it over to the clubs, associations, officials and players. There were frequent arguments, especially with those responsible at the Bayern club.
The task force was set up after Qatar’s embarrassing World Cup exit. The expert council must lead the DFB out of the crisis before the domestic European Championships in 2024. One of the main tasks of the task force was to find a successor to Bierhoff. In addition to Mintzlaff and Rummenigge, the committee also included sporting director Rudi Völler, DFB president Bernd Neuendorf and deputy Hans-Joachim Watzke.
