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Germany's league champions barred from promotion
Original: The Unpromotables: Germany's league champions who can't go up https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cmj4jr2vgx0k
A BBC Sport feature examines German clubs that win their league titles but are barred from moving up, a rule known to fans as the 'Unpromotables'. The restriction applies mainly to reserve teams of top-flight clubs, who may not play in the same league as their parent side. The article explains how this rule shapes their seasons and frustrates players and fans.
Why now: The feature highlights an unusual German football regulation that contrasts with promotion systems elsewhere, prompting discussion among football followers.
German Football Association (DFB)Bundesliga reserve teamsGermany
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- The Unpromotables: Germany's league champions who can't go up https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cmj4jr2vgx0ko?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss # Football # Germany # Sports · bbc_news@robot.villas · 1
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