DFL: partnership with the South Korean Football Association to develop football in the country

The Deutsche Fußball Liga and the Korea Football Association (KFA) have signed a memorandum of understanding in Seoul (South Korea) "formalising both sides’ commitment to the continued growth of Korean football at all levels," announced the DFL on 21/03/2025.

Within this framework, the two entities "will work together to advance the technical and sporting expertise within Korea, including a focus on youth development." To this end, the two organisations will carry out several initiatives:
• organisation of the first edition of the "Bundesliga Dream" project in Korea, with the hosting of South Korean U16 internationals by 1. FSV Mainz 05 (Bundesliga) and Hamburger SV (2.Bundesliga) for a fortnight;
• knowledge sharing between the league, the federation and clubs in both countries to improve the "league and club structures when it comes to the continued development of the K League."

In return, "the KFA will support the DFL in continuing to raise the profile of the Bundesliga in Korea, through a range of activations with local stakeholders in the market."

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