Wolfgang Niersbach

Wolfgang Niersbach is a German sports official and former football administrator, best known for his role as the president of the German Football Association (DFB) from 2012 to 2015. He contributed to Germany’s successful football developments and organized major tournaments. However, his tenure was marred by a corruption scandal related to the 2006 FIFA World Cup awarded to Germany, which led to his resignation. Niersbach's career highlights his influence in German football but also reflects challenges related to transparency and ethical standards in sports governance.