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The German Football Association and the German Football League prevent investors from having controlling influences over professional football teams. To compete in the Bundesliga, 2nd Bundesliga, 3rd League, and Regional Leagues, the Verein (non-profit organization) must control the professional football team. This is possible due to the so-called ‘50 + 1 Rule’. When comparing other top European football...