The Deutsche Fußball-Bund (DFB) are aiming to open a new academy in Frankfurt am Main before the end of 2018.
A look back at some key moments of commentary shows the importance of football in Germany. Tom Bartels commentated on Mario Götze’s winner in the 2014 World Cup final: “Schürrle…he’s played it in. Score! Score! He’s scored! Mario Götze! It’s simply incredible!” Similar excitement was clear when Herbert Zimmermann commentated on Germany’s first World Cup success: “Bozsik…it’s still Bozsik on the ball…but he’s lost it. Schäfer crosses it in and thre ball has dropped to Rahn. Rahn shoots. Goal! Goal! Goal!”
Each of Germany’s four World Cup titles have been received excitedly by the supporters. It’s certainly been a golden past.
A new home for the DFB
And in the future? More titles! In order to achieve this, the DFB are after a new home, which will consist of an academy, the headquarters of the association and also a depot. All of this will be located in Frankfurt am Main.
There are thousands of reasons why the DFB should stay in Frankfurt and why Frankfurt is the right place for the DFB to have their headquarters. The project will create jobs, add to the local economy and promote the image of the city on a global scale. The DFB has been based in various premises in the city since 1951, so you could say that the city is responsible for all of the World Cup successes.
Scene of celebrations
A tradition was born in the city after the 1966 World Cup: The fans and the players came together as one to celebrate their achievements in front of the “Römer” – one of the city’s main buildings. This tradition carried on after major tournaments until the World Cup of 2006 when safety reasons meant that the celebrations were relocated to Berlin. However, the women’s side have celebrated World Cup and European Championship success in the city in recent years.
Frankfurt and the DFB
In 2014 the DFB obtained a 99-year lease on a plot of land in the city, which ensures that they will not be relocating in the near future. And why should they? Frankfurt has had a big influence on the organisation and on German football. Before the 2014 World Cup success, Frankfurt clubs had provided at least two players who were in Germany’s Championship winning squads and the Women’s triumphs in 2003 and 2007 saw seven players plying their trade in the city play in the tournament.
Germany have played in the city 23 times. They have won on 14 occasions, drawing six and losing only three. The city has also hosted five DFB Cup finals and hosted the 2011 Women’s World Cup final. In short, the city’s influence on football in Germany has been a large one and thanks to the new DFB Academy, it is hoped that this will continue.
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The Deutsche Fußball-Bund (DFB) are aiming to open a new academy in Frankfurt am Main before the end of 2018.
A look back at some key moments of commentary shows the importance of football in Germany. Tom Bartels commentated on Mario Götze’s winner in the 2014 World Cup final: “Schürrle…he’s played it in. Score! Score! He’s scored! Mario Götze! It’s simply incredible!” Similar excitement was clear when Herbert Zimmermann commentated on Germany’s first World Cup success: “Bozsik…it’s still Bozsik on the ball…but he’s lost it. Schäfer crosses it in and thre ball has dropped to Rahn. Rahn shoots. Goal! Goal! Goal!”
Each of Germany’s four World Cup titles have been received excitedly by the supporters. It’s certainly been a golden past.
A new home for the DFB
And in the future? More titles! In order to achieve this, the DFB are after a new home, which will consist of an academy, the headquarters of the association and also a depot. All of this will be located in Frankfurt am Main.
There are thousands of reasons why the DFB should stay in Frankfurt and why Frankfurt is the right place for the DFB to have their headquarters. The project will create jobs, add to the local economy and promote the image of the city on a global scale. The DFB has been based in various premises in the city since 1951, so you could say that the city is responsible for all of the World Cup successes.
Scene of celebrations
A tradition was born in the city after the 1966 World Cup: The fans and the players came together as one to celebrate their achievements in front of the “Römer” – one of the city’s main buildings. This tradition carried on after major tournaments until the World Cup of 2006 when safety reasons meant that the celebrations were relocated to Berlin. However, the women’s side have celebrated World Cup and European Championship success in the city in recent years.
Frankfurt and the DFB
In 2014 the DFB obtained a 99-year lease on a plot of land in the city, which ensures that they will not be relocating in the near future. And why should they? Frankfurt has had a big influence on the organisation and on German football. Before the 2014 World Cup success, Frankfurt clubs had provided at least two players who were in Germany’s Championship winning squads and the Women’s triumphs in 2003 and 2007 saw seven players plying their trade in the city play in the tournament.
Germany have played in the city 23 times. They have won on 14 occasions, drawing six and losing only three. The city has also hosted five DFB Cup finals and hosted the 2011 Women’s World Cup final. In short, the city’s influence on football in Germany has been a large one and thanks to the new DFB Academy, it is hoped that this will continue.
