Perkins Coie·ANTITRUST / COMPETITION

German Cartel Office finds 50+1 rule restricts competition but may be justified

The FCO closed its eight-year investigation concluding the Bundesliga's fan-ownership rule limits investor control but could survive legal challenge if applied consistently and without unjustified exceptions.

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