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New Frauen-Bundesliga Launches to Compete with Global Rivals

12/11/2025

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The 14 clubs formed the Frauen-Bundesliga FBL e. V. to boost marketing and development.
Katharina Kiel (Eintracht Frankfurt) was elected president, with Veronica Sass and Florian Zeutschler as vice presidents.
The move follows a dispute with the German Football Association over control and investment.
Clubs aim to invest between €300 million and €900 million to compete with England and the USA.

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Story summary

The 14 clubs formed the Frauen-Bundesliga FBL e. V. to boost marketing and development.
Katharina Kiel (Eintracht Frankfurt) was elected president, with Veronica Sass and Florian Zeutschler as vice presidents.
The move follows a dispute with the German Football Association over control and investment.
Clubs aim to invest between €300 million and €900 million to compete with England and the USA.