Martin Kind Und Seine Abrechnung Mit Dem Deutschen Fussball Eine Person Fuer Riesenschaden Verantwortlich

Martin Kind and his settlement with German football – one person responsible for "massive damage"

Background

On March 18, 2023, the German Football Association (DFB) announced that it had reached a settlement with Martin Kind, the former president of Hannover 96. The settlement ends a long-running legal dispute between the two parties. Kind had been accused of violating the DFB's rules on ownership and control of clubs. He was also accused of making defamatory statements about the DFB.

The settlement

Under the terms of the settlement, Kind will pay the DFB a fine of €200,000 and will be banned from holding any office in German football for five years. He will also be required to issue a public apology for his statements about the DFB.

Kind's reaction

In a statement, Kind said that he was "pleased" to have reached a settlement with the DFB. He apologized for his statements about the DFB and said that he was "committed to working with the DFB to improve German football." The club Kind formerly ran, started a separate public apology.

The DFB's reaction

The DFB said that it was "satisfied" with the settlement. The DFB said that the settlement "sends a clear message that the DFB will not tolerate violations of its rules." The DFB did not say who the settlement money will be given too, but it is being speculated that it will be put in a fund dedicated to helping lower division clubs with their financial situation.

Analysis

The settlement is a significant victory for the DFB. It sends a clear message that the DFB will not tolerate violations of its rules. The settlement also marks an end to a long-running legal dispute between the DFB and Kind.

It remains to be seen whether Kind will be able to make good on his promise to work with the DFB to improve German football. However, the settlement is a step in the right direction.

Conclusion

The settlement between the DFB and Kind is a significant development in German football. It sends a clear message that the DFB will not tolerate violations of its rules. The settlement also marks an end to a long-running legal dispute between the DFB and Kind.