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Bundeskartellamt Upholds 50+1 Rule, Calls for Reforms

6/16/2025

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The Bundeskartellamt has upheld the 50+1 rule in German football, affirming its legality while calling for crucial adjustments for clubs like Bayer Leverkusen and VfL Wolfsburg. The authority stresses the importance of making membership accessible and applying the rule consistently, urging the DFL to act swiftly to uphold competitive integrity in the sport.

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The Bundeskartellamt has upheld the 50+1 rule in German football, affirming its legality while calling for crucial adjustments for clubs like Bayer Leverkusen and VfL Wolfsburg. The authority stresses the importance of making membership accessible and applying the rule consistently, urging the DFL to act swiftly to uphold competitive integrity in the sport.