The first football fans have protested against the DFL’s decision for an investor deal. In the second division game between SC Paderborn and Hansa Rostock, fans from both camps expressed their displeasure and implemented the previously announced boycott of sentiment in the first twelve minutes.
From the 13th minute onwards, the Rostock fans set off pyrotechnics. The referee therefore interrupted the game and ordered the professionals into the dressing room. The game was only resumed nine minutes later.
Little fan love
At the general meeting at the beginning of the week, the German Football League (DFL) received a mandate from the professional clubs to begin concrete negotiations with a strategic marketing partner.
A financial investor should pay up to one billion euros for a percentage share of the TV revenue. The contract should have a maximum term of 20 years. This agreement is not well received by many club supporters.
That’s why the fan scene announced a 12-minute boycott in the stadiums this weekend.
“We will pool our resources collectively in the fight against the DFL’s greed and arbitrariness. The league’s managing directors could still stop the disastrous investment project. We will keep a close eye on this path!”, it said in a statement.