The… tennis balls thrown, among others, by the fans of dozens of teams of the Bundesliga and 2.Bundesliga on the pitches lately have brought results!
You see, the DFL announced that the search for an investor which would strengthen the two major categories stoppedas the conditions do not exist to reach an agreement.
The German league has been eyeing partnerships that could bring in a billion euros in revenue, with German fans protesting to keep football away from “its hyper-commercialization”.
It is recalled that in Germany the 50+1 regulation is still in force, which prevents big businessmen from taking control of clubs – with exceptions such as Wolfsburg, Hoffenheim and Leverkusen.
The announcement of the abandonment of the league plans was enthusiastically received by German fans and beyond, as a big win for the fans against the commercialization of sport.
?? THE BUNDESLIGA HAS STOPPED ITS SEARCH FOR A NEW INVESTOR! ?????
Faced with strong protests from German supporters for several weeks, the German league has backed away from their plans.
Power of the football fan. ?? pic.twitter.com/D6URckOsg8
— Football Tweet ?? (@Football__Tweet) February 21, 2024
VICTORY FOR FAN POWER in Germany as plan to sell a stake in the Bundesliga & 2. Bundesliga to private investor scrapped. ????
Tennis balls, chocolate money, pyro & even remote-control cars were used by supporters to stop games & protest against the idea. It worked. ? pic.twitter.com/XvCYyaC0Sa
— Men in Blazers (@MenInBlazers) February 21, 2024
Source: Sport Fm
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