The German national football team will continue to operate as a “team”. The confirmed DFB-national team Director Oliver Bierhoff (50), the Bild-Zeitung. “After the world Cup, we have asked a lot of critical behind the brand “The team”. The results of an independent investigation encourage us to continue to hold on to,“ he said.

the DFB President Reinhard Grindel had fueled the discussion on the Slogan after the historic world Cup Disaster of Russia. “I take it also true that at the base of the concept of “The team” as a very artificial is perceived. Also this should be put to the test,“ he had emphasized.

According to the said study, however, the term have a high level of acceptance among young people and women, an aversion there is in men aged 60 and over. Even abroad, the Slogan have a high recognition value. Therefore, the DFB, voted in favour of Bureau last week in Hamburg to retain the term, confirmed Bierhoff on SID-demand.