Overview

• The Deutsche Fußball Liga (DFL) has verbally agreed to implement uniform rules for ballkids starting next season.
• Ballkids will be required to place balls on designated cones instead of throwing them directly to players, aligning with the Premier League's 2024 model.
• The changes are intended to eliminate home advantage by ensuring equal ball delivery speed for both teams during matches.
• The decision follows a high-profile Nations League incident in Dortmund where a ballkid’s quick action facilitated a goal for Germany.
• Some Bundesliga clubs, including Bayer Leverkusen and FC Augsburg, have already adopted the Premier League's ballkid model.