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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Franz is a very emotional person who can react very clearly and emotionally about his baby, the World Cup.
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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.
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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.
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We did underestimate the extent of the whole issue and I regret that, I say it quite openly.
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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 want this tournament and we have started to work out a concept with six to eight arenas.
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We take any disputes of a racist nature very seriously.
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The public discussions are of no use to anyone.
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We will punish persons who have manipulated football games or attempt to with every means available to the soccer federation.
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Nobody has been accused and no proceedings have been opened nor are they about to be.
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This move should make the investigation easier and increase the chances of convictions.
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This is primarily a communicative move, where misunderstandings can be put out of the way,
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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.
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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.