debundesliga1-7, Exercise 1: What the rule does

Model answer:

It requires the members' association to keep a majority (50% plus one) of the voting rights in the company that runs the professional team. It does not stop outside investors from buying shares or putting money in, as long as the association keeps control. It also does not stop a long-standing backer being given an exception, or a company from having a large stake or influence by other means.

In short, it limits control, not investment. Details should be checked against the current statutes.