Private equity
DFL stops investor entry after "acid test"
The German Football League (DFL) discontinues negotiations with financial investor CVC for a multi-billion-dollar investment. This decision by the DFL's executive board comes in response to discussions and protests surrounding the deal.
Frankfurt, February 22, 2024, 7:42: Uhr
Yellow tennis balls were used by fans to protest against the planned entry of the private equity firm CVC, which is now off the table.
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