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Hans-Joachim Watzke

Hans-Joachim Watzke

German entrepreneur and football executive

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  • 6d ago

    German cartel office approves 50+1 rule after 8-year review but orders Bundesliga to fix three problem areas

    Germany's Federal Cartel Office closed its eight-year review of the 50+1 rule on 12 August 2026, finding no fundamental antitrust objections but ordering the Bundesliga to fix three problem areas, including phasing out sponsor exceptions for Wolfsburg and Leverkusen.

  • Jul 24

    Jürgen Klopp named Germany head coach, warns media he will quit if family harassed

    The 59-year-old former Liverpool and Dortmund manager signed a four-year deal until the 2030 World Cup, with his first match against the Netherlands on September 24.

  • Jul 4

    Eight national team coaches out as Nagelsmann resigns from Germany after World Cup penalty exit

    Julian Nagelsmann resigned as Germany's head coach following a penalty shootout defeat to Paraguay in the round of 16, becoming the eighth manager to leave his post at the 2026 World Cup.

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