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...
primarily
This is primarily a communicative move, where misunderstandings can be put out of the way,
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.
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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.
disputes nature
We take any disputes of a racist nature very seriously.
clearly emotional react
Franz is a very emotional person who can react very clearly and emotionally about his baby, the World Cup.
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.
public
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.
football german hope obviously
It's obviously a big disappointment for someone who has done so much for German football but I hope he doesn't do anything too hasty.
work
It makes no sense to keep questioning his work and his methods.
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.
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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.