German chancellor Merz says 50+1 rule ‘strongly anchors’ the club game
September 3 – German Chancellor Frederich Merz has backed the 50+1 club ownership rule that remains a cornerstone of the country’s football industry, but is increasingly under pressure. On the eve of the DFL’s general assembly in Berlin, Merz spoke out in favour of the 50+1 rule to representatives of the league association and the…