German football league's investor-restriction rule receives antitrust guidance
( August 12, 2026, 08:56 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Germany's professional football league has received guidance from the national watchdog on how to apply its 50+1 ownership rule, which restricts investors' ownership of professional clubs. The restriction serves legitimate public-interest goals despite limiting competition, the authority said Wednesday after concluding a review in light of recent EU court case law, but must be applied consistently and without unjustified exceptions.The press release is attached....
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