German Football Association

The EU Court of Justice ruled that soccer regulators can apply public-interest defenses to regulate player agents, even if agents are not federation members. The German Football Association (DFB) must now prove its rules are necessary to protect the sport's integrity, with Germany's Federal Court of Justice to assess if the regulations restrict competition. ROGON, MVI Management, and DC challenged the DFB's agent rules, arguing they unlawfully restrict business practices.

Julian Nagelsmann has been dismissed as Germany's national team coach following a poor performance at the 2026 World Cup. The German Football Association (DFB) confirmed the decision to part ways with Nagelsmann.

Police have raided German Football Association (DFB) offices and city halls as part of an investigation into the alleged misappropriation of Euro 2024 tickets. Germany’s coalition leaders are also meeting to discuss a reform package.