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German Football Is Last Private Equity Holdout, For Now

During a protest by fans of Hannover 96, a banner with the inscription "No to investors in the DFL!"
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By Giles Turner, Randall Williams, and David Hellier

June 14, 2024 at 5:27 PM UTC

Welcome to the Business of Sports newsletter. This week includes a look at the Bundesliga’s fan-centric ownership rules, why this NBA Finals might be bad for the league and what one English football club is doing to connect with supporters.

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