German FA HQ raided by police in bribery probe days after shock World Cup exit

The German Football Federation, or DFB, is the governing body of football in Germany, responsible for overseeing the country's national teams and domestic competitions. The Euro 2024 tournament, which Germany is set to host, is a major international football competition that will bring together top teams from across Europe. The timing of the raid, just days after Germany's unexpected World Cup exit, may raise questions about the potential implications for the country's football reputation and preparations for the upcoming tournament.

German FA HQ raided by police in bribery probe days after shock World Cup exit

Police have carried out a major raid on the headquarters of Germany’s football federation, the DFB, in a probe into suspected bribery relating to Euro 2024. The raid on Wednesday morning – 36 hours after the men’s national team suffered a shock elimination from the current World Cup by Paraguay – involved more than 150 [...]