The German Football League (DFL) made a significant announcement on Wednesday, revealing that they have decided to abandon plans to sell a stake in their media rights income to an outside investor. This decision comes after months of increasingly disruptive protests by fans. In December, clubs in Germany’s first- and second-tier football leagues had voted
German 2. Bundesliga
The anti-investor protests in the German soccer league have been escalating, with fans taking more drastic measures to demonstrate their displeasure. Most recently, during a second-division game between Hamburg SV and Hannover, the match was repeatedly interrupted by disruptive fan actions. During the game, Hamburg supporters attached thick metal bicycle locks to the goalpost, causing