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Bayern Munich AG Chief Financial Officer Michael Diederich sees significant potential in the US market beyond the current Club World Cup. The Bundesliga currently lags behind other European leagues with US viewers.

The Icon League is bringing some renowned investors on board, and aims to open up more to private equity. Three leagues are currently competing for dominance in Germany’s indoor soccer scene.

The conflict between the German Football League (DFL) and DAZN over broadcasting rights for Bundesliga matches has now been referred to a court of arbitration. DAZN is challenging the award of the most important TV rights package to Sky.

In Frankfurt, it is not big investors who finance the club, but a whole series of minority shareholders. The club has succeeded in mobilizing money without diluting the majority shareholding.