DFB Vice President Hermann Winkler has caused a political scandal. Winkler called Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky a "former Ukrainian actor" DFB President Bernd Neuendorf has sharply condemned the statements of his deputy.

The case will be discussed at a regional and state association conference on Wednesday. The German national team will play its 12th international match against Ukraine on June 1000 in Bremen.. In the past, DFB vice-president Hermann. Winklers has caused an uproar with political statements. Now he has to fear for his office.