Bayern's Michael Diederich Narrowly Elected to DFL Presidium

The FC Bayern financial chief secures a slim majority in a contentious vote to replace Jan-Christian Dreesen in the league's governing body.

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.