DFB boss defends himself against criticism: Diversity is not the goal.

The German Football Association (DFB) is a member of the UEFA and FIFA. The German Football Association is the governing body of football in Germany. It's responsible for the national teams, the Bundesliga and 2. Bundesliga, and organizes the DFB-Pokal (national cup).

DFB President Bernd Bettendorf has actually once again safeguarded itself against criticism of the collection of the new specialist committee in the German Football Association without the participation of females.

It was not our first criterion to guarantee variety and diversity here, we do that elsewhere in the association, stated Bettendorf in the ARD. He referred to a numerous composition of committees in the association. Here it is just the case that we require people who have a great deal of experience who have actually played in the men's national group who have actually worked for the DFB who have a rich wealth of experience in the expert organization that have a variety of contacts , stated Bettendorf about the group of specialists. Under the instructions of Bettendorf (61) and DFB Vice President Hans-Joachim Wake (63), this is made by Karl-Heinz Rummenigge (67), Audi Roller (62), Oliver Khan (53), Matthias Summer (55) and Oliver Mintzlaff (47) formed. The committee is planned to encourage on the future of the DFB selection and the future profession of the position of the former managing director Oliver Bailiff. We might still inflate this committee, however I think this circle is well set, stated Bettendorf at Magenta TV. I am ready for every discussion with people who think that they can get included seriously. On Tuesday, there was criticism of the structure of the body on social networks, especially because it consists just of men. Former international Tabla Lemme likewise slammed a one-sided line-up and an absence of variety. Bettendorf invited the Magenta professional to a conversation. I like to accept that, stated Lemme.