Borussia Dortmund Reaffirms Commitment to 50+1 Rule After Cartel Review
Borussia Dortmund declared it will maintain the 50+1 ownership model, emphasizing member involvement following the Federal Cartel Office’s assessment.
Spokesperson Carsten Cramer highlighted the club’s focus on dialogue with its members and their responsibility in shaping Dortmund. He reiterated that the 50+1 rule remains a core principle of German football, keeping fans and members at the heart of the organization. The comments come after the Federal Cartel Office’s recent evaluation of the club’s structure.
Why it matters
It shows a top German club will keep fan-ownership rules, influencing league governance and club finances.
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