QUEENSLAND is set to become a hub for world-class football with the signing of a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with one of the world’s most popular soccer leagues: the German Bundesliga.
The agreement with the Deutsche Fussball Liga (DFL) established a strategic partnership to grow football in Queensland while bringing globally recognised competitions to the state.
The deal included scope for training camps and exhibition matches, including some of the most watched teams in the world.
The MoU included exploring opportunities for a summer football festival featuring Bundesliga clubs, grassroots programs, coaching clinics, youth development pathways, and a business summit to drive bilateral trade and investment between Queensland and Germany.
Minister for the Environment and Tourism, Andrew Powell, said the agreement with one of the top national European leagues was not only growing the game, but “creating new opportunities for tourism, trade and community connection.”