RB Leipzig, VfL Wolfsburg and Co.: Now officially a problem for German football

In its eagerly awaited statement, the Federal Cartel Office urges the DFL to consistently apply the 50+1 rule to all clubs. The league faces heated debates ahead.

There were rumors of "panic" in the DFL and the Bundesliga clubs over the weekend. Informed circles reported shocked reactions from club officials to a statement from the Federal Cartel Office on the review of the 50+1 rule, which casts doubt on the specific operating model of German professional football. What's true about this account is that, due to the aforementioned announcement from the Bonn-based supervisory authority, a special meeting of the DFL Executive Committee was promptly held on Monday morning.