DFB: Helmut Sandrock resigns as secretary general of the German federation

Helmut Sandrock has resigned "with immediate effect" as the secretary general of the German Federation, announced the DFB on 26/02/2016. He had held the post since 2012. "My departure will give a newly elected president of the DFB the chance to propose a new secretary general for election at the next extraordinary congress of the DFB (in April 2016)," said Helmut Sandrock, on 26/02/2016.

Helmut Sandrock announced his decision to leaders of the DFB: the first two vice-presidents, Rainer Koch and Reinhard Rauball, as well as treasurer Reinhard Grindel. His resignation follows a scandal that has shaken the German Federation concerning the awarding of the host country for the of 2006 World Cup (on 06/07/2000). Helmut Sandrock served as tournament director on the organising committee for the 2006 World Cup. Wolfgang Niersbach resigned from the presidency of the German federation on 11/09/2015.

"The decision made by Helmut Sandrock was certainly not easy and deserves our respect. We would like to highlight the professionalism of Helmut Sandrock whose name will forever be linked to success…