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...
public
The public discussions are of no use to anyone.
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.
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.
primarily
This is primarily a communicative move, where misunderstandings can be put out of the way,
cup deviate duties history military mixture police reason taught
The mixture of police and military duties is dangerous. Our history has taught us that. And a World Cup is not in any way a reason to deviate from that principle.
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.
concept eight six tournament work
We want this tournament and we have started to work out a concept with six to eight arenas.
chances easier increase move
This move should make the investigation easier and increase the chances of convictions.
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.
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.
enjoys felt good plan term weeks
I have felt for weeks that he enjoys the job. It is good for us to know that we can plan with him on a long term basis.
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.