Germany's top two football divisions will have a female chief executive for the first time next year. Donata Hopfen is to take over from outgoing German football league (DFL) CEO Christian Seifert on a three-year contract from January 2022, the governing body said Saturday. “Hopfen is the right personality for one of the most important positions in German football. “I am already looking forward to tackling current and future challenges, together with the clubs and the DFL team,” Hopfen was quoted as saying. The DFL said he will remain available to provide advice as required to the new management.

Source: The Hindu August 14, 2021 20:48 UTC