German football agrees earlier Sunday kick-off for one match
Dusseldorf - German football authorities agreed Friday to go ahead with a Sunday afternoon Bundesliga game from next season despite opposition from the nation's amateur game.
The German Football Federation's assembly approved the 3.30 p. m. (1330 GMT) kick-off for one game, with another match beginning at 5.30 p. m.
At present usually two matches are held on Sunday at 5 p. m.
The new afternoon kick-off time was opposed by amateur football officials because it clashes with fixtures in lower and local leagues.
As part of a new television deal over the next four seasons, a 6.30 p. m. Saturday kick-off is also being introduced for one match.
A match will also continue to be played on Friday evening. (dpa)
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