MLS and German Bundesliga form pact

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<H1>Knowledge pact for MLS, Bundesliga</H1><H6></H6><DIV class=byline>Major League Soccer continued to extend its reach beyond U.S. borders on Tuesday by announcing the beginning of a multi-faceted partnership with the German Bundesliga. According to MLS Deputy Commissioner Ivan Gazidis, the league has Franz Beckenbauer to thank. </DIV><DIV class=byline></DIV><DIV class=byline>Though a continent apart geographically and in terms of history and prestige on the world soccer landscape, MLS and the Bundesliga will share common ground on a number of initiatives, particularly in the areas of sales and marketing. The agreement was launched at SPORTEL America in Miami Beach, where U.S. and international sports broadcasters gathered for a three-day marketplace. </DIV><DIV class=byline></DIV><DIV class=byline>(continue) </DIV><DIV class=byline></DIV><DIV class=byline></DIV>