There is a need for discussion not only at the DFB, but also in the German Football League there is an explosive personality looming: Donata Hopfen, 46, has to fear her replacement as CEO after just under a year at the top of the DFL.
According to information from table football at a meeting of the supervisory board this week, her contract, which is valid until the end of 2024, could be terminated.
The chairman of the supervisory board is Borussia Dortmund’s club boss Hans-Joachim Watzke, who is also DFB vice president and is also involved in the crisis talks after the World Cup.
At the beginning of the year, Hopfen succeeded Christian Seifert, who had been head of the league for many years. The fact that there is dissatisfaction in the committees and that influential forces are considering replacing Hopfen is consistent with information from the SZ.