German football agrees to earlier Sunday kick-off

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.