Theo Zwanziger
Theo Zwanziger
Dr. Theo Zwanzigeris a German lawyer and sports official. He was the president of the German Football Associationfrom 2006 to 2012. For his contributions to German football, he received the Bundesverdienstkreuz in 2005...
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The public discussions are of no use to anyone.
attempt available football games means persons punish soccer
We will punish persons who have manipulated football games or attempt to with every means available to the soccer federation.
clear corruption cup money people
If we clear this up cleanly, then preparations for the World Cup won't be damaged. Every place where there are people and money is involved, there can be corruption.
accused nobody nor opened
Nobody has been accused and no proceedings have been opened nor are they about to be.
brush hero julius national next past terms treated
Julius Hirsch had been a national hero but from one day to the next (he) was treated like an insect. We want to come to terms with our past and not just brush over all this.
clearly emotional react
Franz is a very emotional person who can react very clearly and emotionally about his baby, the World Cup.
disputes nature
We take any disputes of a racist nature very seriously.
according clearly club division involved ongoing referee results state
We have to state clearly that, according to the results of the ongoing investigation, no referee is involved and no first division club is concerned.
again fraud money recognize ruled
Unfortunately we have to recognize again that when a lot of money is in play, fraud can't be ruled out.
clear issue quite regret saw television
We did underestimate the whole issue and I regret that, I say it quite openly. When I saw (the television show) it was clear to me that we should do what we could to help.
extent issue quite regret
We did underestimate the extent of the whole issue and I regret that, I say it quite openly.
concept eight six tournament work
We want this tournament and we have started to work out a concept with six to eight arenas.
allowed behind criticism critics-and-criticism fans game speak stand welcome
The fans must be allowed to speak out and criticism is welcome but when the game starts, they must all stand behind the team.
bad crowned ended prior results
In 1954, 1974 and 1990 there were bad results prior to the tournaments and heated discussions. But we ended up being crowned world champions.