German Antitrust Office Challenges Bundesliga’s 50+1 Rule Exemptions for Leverkusen, Wolfsburg, and RB Leipzig
The structural foundation of German professional football faces a rigorous test after the Bundeskartellamt, Germany’s federal competition authority, raised formal legal concerns regarding the enforcement of the 50+1 rule. According to regulatory statements reviewed by sports journalists, exemptions granted to corporate-backed entities like Bayer 04 Leverkusen, VfL Wolfsburg, and RB Leipzig lack long-term legal sustainability … Read more