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German football body searched in Euro 2024 corruption probe days after World Cup humiliation

German football body searched in Euro 2024 corruption probe days after World Cup humiliation

German football’s week of turmoil deepened further after investigators searched the headquarters of the German Football Association (DFB) as part of a probe linked to suspected ticketing and hospitality violations during Euro 2024. Joshua Kimmich celebrates as Jamal Musiala scores the team’s third penalty in GER vs PAR. (Getty Images via AFP) The development came just days after Germany’s shock FIFA World Cup 2026 exit against Paraguay, adding another layer of scrutiny around the country’s football establishment. However, the investigation is not connected to Germany’s World Cup campaign and instead relates to allegations around the 2024 European Championship, which was hosted across 10 German cities. According to Reuters, German investigators carried out nationwide searches on Wednesday, including at the DFB offices, as part of a probe into suspected ticket and hospitality violations connected to Euro 2024. DFB says it is not an accused party The DFB confirmed that a search had taken place at its campus but moved quickly to clarify that the association itself was not the subject of the investigation. “The investigation concerns …