The head of the German Football League (DFL), Hans-Joachim Watzke, revealed in a statement to the organization's official press service that the invitation to investors from Saudi Arabia is no longer relevant due to fans' boycott.
Watzke emphasized that from a business perspective, the vast majority of DFL members were in favor of developing a strategic partnership. However, the actions of fans protesting against the involvement of Middle Eastern businessmen in the Bundesliga resolved the issue in favor of rejecting the collaboration.
The viability of a successful contract as regards to financing for the 36 clubs can therefore no longer be assured, given the circumstances.
Hans-Joachim Watzke
It's worth noting that fans have disrupted matches with protest actions. For instance, during the first half of the 21st round match between Union Berlin and Wolfsburg (1-0), 25 extra minutes were added due to fans throwing tennis balls onto the field. In the following matchday, the game between Freiburg and Eintracht (3-3) was interrupted because of radio-controlled planes launched onto the field.