Overview

• Michael Diederich, FC Bayern's financial executive, was elected to the Deutsche Fußball Liga (DFL) presidium with the narrowest possible majority during a member assembly in Frankfurt.
• Diederich replaces Jan-Christian Dreesen, Bayern's CEO, who stepped down from the role to make way for his colleague.
• The election highlighted tensions within the Bundesliga, with eight clubs voting against Diederich and one abstaining, reflecting dissatisfaction with Bayern's influence and tactics.
• Diederich's role in the presidium will focus on critical decisions, including the allocation of TV broadcasting revenues, where he is expected to advocate for the interests of larger clubs.
• The presidium is chaired by Hans-Joachim Watzke (Borussia Dortmund) and includes representatives from clubs like SC Freiburg, Eintracht Frankfurt, and FC St. Pauli, among others.