debundesliga1-3, Exercise 3: Bundesliga and Premier League origins

Model answer:

The Bundesliga was created in 1963 by a vote of the national association (the DFB) to raise the standard of play and keep German players at home. The Premier League was created in 1992 when top clubs broke away from the Football League to take control of television money.

The Bundesliga's aim was mainly sporting and organisational and came from the governing body; the Premier League's was mainly commercial and came from the clubs. This helps explain later differences in ownership and in who controls the league. Details should be checked.