I am working on a post about how investors in Germany play by the rules without destroying the spirit of the club. But I don’t have any cases or examples that would really catch my attention. Does anyone have insights or examples from life? Or thoughts on why they are successful, while others are not?
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The place of the investor in the sports structure is one of the key issues in modern football. Full control or partnership? Germany has proposed an intermediate model. It does not exclude investment, but limits the dominance of capital. This solution has both supporters and critics. It is important to understand the context of its application.
I am often asked: what about investors? They are important. Yes, they are important. But in Germany, they cannot dictate their rules to the club. All thanks to the 50+1 principle. This is not a ban on investment, but control to ensure that the club does not become just another franchise. An article I found explains this perfectly: https://technosports.co.in/why-german-footballs-501-rule-fans-heart-game/ . The investor can participate, but not take over. And this, in my opinion, is the perfect compromise between money and spirit. I highly recommend reading this, especially if you are interested in the business side of football.