Germany: a new optional U21 competition for professional clubs to be introduced in 2026-27

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The members assembly of the Deutsche Fußball Liga has decided to introduce an additional U21 competition for Bundesliga and 2.Bundesliga clubs starting from the 2026-27 season, announced the DFL on 03/03/2026.

Initially approved by the German league's executive committee, this initiative is the first concrete measure to come out of the temporary...

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