Babbel can continue as coach
Former Germany international Markus Babbel has received the green light to continue as coach of Bundesliga club Stuttgart despite not having the necessary badges.
The German football federation (DFB) said the 36-year-old Babbel will take part in a coaching course in Cologne at the start of July, which will run three days a week for 10 months.
Stuttgart's training sessions in Babbel's absence will be held by other staff on the club's coaching staff.
Babbel's case has been a sticking point between Stuttgart and the federation, who announced in January that the former Bayern Munich and Liverpool defender could not continue in his post from season's end.
With 51 caps to his name, Babbel took over from Armin Veh at the end of November and has led Stuttgart from 11th up to fifth in the Bundesliga table, six points off leaders Wolfsburg.
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