"FC Bayern is by far the healthiest club in the world financially because we've generated everything ourselves. We don't have a sheikh in Abu Dhabi or a hedge fund in Boston. We at FC Bayern don't need the 50+1 rule. We've sold 25 percent of our shares to Adidas, Audi, and Allianz. 'Triple A', as I always say."
"If we wanted to sell more than 30 percent, we'd have to consult the members and would need a three-quarters majority. We wouldn't get that at a general meeting. But for clubs like Mönchengladbach, which certainly have sponsors who would invest properly to improve their competitiveness in the Bundesliga, it would be incredibly helpful if sponsors or investors were also given a chance there."
The Bundesliga has struggled financially, falling behind leagues like the Premier League and La Liga. The 50+1 rule, which ensures clubs maintain majority ownership, is being reconsidered. This rule has kept ticket prices affordable and preserved fan voting rights but limits investment opportunities. Bayern Munich's Uli Hoeneß advocates for change, suggesting that clubs could benefit from increased sponsorship and investment. The debate centers on whether financial growth is worth compromising fan engagement and the league's identity.
Read at Bavarian Football Works
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