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**Vargas_4** · 26-02-2008, 11:10 PM

The German FA (DFB) have reacted to raids on their headquarters by the office of fair trading by claiming they have done no wrong and described the actions as “unbelievable”.

The Bundeskartellamt launched the raid as part of a wider investigation into alleged anti-competitive practices and seized a number of items to be used as evidence against the DFB and the DFL (German Football League), who they believe have created a working group to limit competition between them and German clubs over sponsorship.

Both parties have released statements denying the claims. "This action is unbelievable for all of us" explained DFB general secretary Wolfgang Niersbach.

"We have always worked correctly and fairly with the authorities, which was one of the particular secrets of the success of the 2006 World Cup, so there is absolutely no reason to hide anything.

"Had the Bundeskartellamt contacted us directly, they would have received a straight answer with all the necessary documents they required.

"We do not know of the slightest suspicion of incorrect behaviour on our behalf” he added.

“This raid is a sad example of how a basis of trust can be destroyed between ourselves and the authorities."

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Vargas_4 #4 Phenomenon Favourite Team: Bayern München Vargas_4 is Offline Mood: Join Date: May 2007 Location: Managua Posts: 3,361 vCash: 385 Rep: Rep Points: 1131 Country:	German FA Deny Anti-Competition Claims The German FA (DFB) have reacted to raids on their headquarters by the office of fair trading by claiming they have done no wrong and described the actions as “unbelievable”. The Bundeskartellamt launched the raid as part of a wider investigation into alleged anti-competitive practices and seized a number of items to be used as evidence against the DFB and the DFL (German Football League), who they believe have created a working group to limit competition between them and German clubs over sponsorship. Both parties have released statements denying the claims. "This action is unbelievable for all of us" explained DFB general secretary Wolfgang Niersbach. "We have always worked correctly and fairly with the authorities, which was one of the particular secrets of the success of the 2006 World Cup, so there is absolutely no reason to hide anything. "Had the Bundeskartellamt contacted us directly, they would have received a straight answer with all the necessary documents they required. "We do not know of the slightest suspicion of incorrect behaviour on our behalf” he added. “This raid is a sad example of how a basis of trust can be destroyed between ourselves and the authorities."