Moderator Tommy Posted June 22, 2017 Moderator Posted June 22, 2017 Quote https://www.espnfc.com/china/story/3146879/china-u20s-may-play-in-german-fourth-tier China under-20s may play in German fourth tier, DFB confirms China's under-20 team could participate in one of Germany's regional fourth divisions, the German FA (DFB) has said. Only 19 teams have qualified for the regional southwest division of Germany's fourth tier, and to even out the fixture list the DFB has now invited China's U20 team to join the league. That would allow China to prepare for the 2020 Summer Olympics. "All 19 clubs have signalled their consent that the Chinese will take part. I therefore believe that the project is on a good path," Felix Wiedemann, the league's executive, told Bild. DFB vice-president Ronny Zimmermann also confirmed to kicker that the clubs "have received the idea favourably." Zimmermann added: "The planned cooperation with China is public, and we of course need good content for it. We need to see if the idea turns into reality. The managers of the southwest division will meet soon and we'd need to have a decision by then because that's when we agree the fixture list." Bild reported that the project could be officially presented to the public during a state visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to Berlin on July 5. According to the reports in the German media, the teams from the regional fourth division would get €15,000 in compensation each from the Chinese FA for the two matches to be played at their home stadium. While the China U20 team will be part of the regular fixture list, the results from their matches will not be included in the league table. Wiedemann told The Associated Press: "It's important to say that there will be no points at stake, so it won't influence the outcome of the league." The concept received support from Stuttgarter Kickers executive Marc-Nicolai Pfeifer. "It's an outstanding idea. We are looking forward to the two home games and we'll roll out the carpet for China's Olympic XI," Pfeifer told Bild. In late 2016, China and Germany signed a "comprehensive agreement at government level" to boost the development of football in China, with agreements also struck between the DFB, the German Football League (DFL), the Chinese Ministry of Education and the Chinese Soccer Association. China has announced plans to become a world football power by 2050.
Subscriber RandoEFC+ Posted June 22, 2017 Subscriber Posted June 22, 2017 21st century football. What. The. Fuck.
Guest Posted June 22, 2017 Posted June 22, 2017 It's very odd, but it's not new. I believe New Caledonian and French Polynesian teams play in the French Cup. Although at least that makes sense despite the stupid flight times.
DeadLinesman Posted June 22, 2017 Posted June 22, 2017 Something's defintely wong with football these days.
nudge Posted June 22, 2017 Posted June 22, 2017 This is the most ridiculous thing I've read in quite a while, is it April Fools yet?... So this will essentially be 2 friendly matches per season for each Regionalliga Südwest club, no points to be gained, no influence on league standings. Can't see anyone using their first team players, why risk potential injuries and suspensions (how would that work?) for a pointless kick off. Many fans will surely boycott it too. If they wanted to have 20 clubs in the league to "even out the fixture list", they should have allowed Pirmasens to take part instead of unfairly throwing them out.
Smiley Culture Posted June 22, 2017 Posted June 22, 2017 I'm sure there is many clubs in that region that would happily take the twentieth place in that league.
nudge Posted June 23, 2017 Posted June 23, 2017 Waldhof Mannheim is the first of Regionalliga Südwest clubs to announce that they do not support this plan, will vote against it, and will not play against the Chinese team regardless of the outcome of the vote, they offered a friendly for Pirmasens instead
Subscriber RandoEFC+ Posted June 23, 2017 Subscriber Posted June 23, 2017 You mean there are still clubs out there with a modicum of common sense and morality? Well fuck me.
Faithcore Posted June 24, 2017 Posted June 24, 2017 In return the boys from ZFC Meuselwitz will take Chinas place in the next worldcup. Results won't be included, in case they win the WC the runner-up will get the trophy.
nudge Posted July 11, 2017 Posted July 11, 2017 Latest official news on this after the meeting of Regionalliga Südwest clubs and DFB representatives: China's U20 will take limited part in form of friendlies starting November, only one match per team, and only on voluntarily basis. 4 clubs allegedly declined to play those friendlies already. More details to follow.
God is Haaland Posted July 11, 2017 Posted July 11, 2017 Stop posting in this thread. Everytime I have to read the title, I'm feeling sick.
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