Tuesday briefing: German football clubs vote in favor of the DFL investor plan
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In a pivotal decision for German football, the top 36 clubs have voted to allow the German Football League (DFL), which oversees the Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2, to negotiate with private equity investors regarding a share of television rights.
The vote saw a narrow victory for proponents of external investment, with 24 clubs voting in favor—just one more than the required two-thirds majority. Ten clubs opposed the move, while two abstained during the secret ballot.
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