Germany's owner rules challenged

Hannover chairman Martin Kind has added to the growing calls to end Germany's "50+1" rule, which prevents investors taking control of Bundesliga clubs.

Each team in the top two tiers must retain a majority of voting shares, which allows club members to veto decisions by outside investors.

However, some Bundesliga clubs want the rule abolished to encourage investment - which could help break Bayern Munich's monopoly of the German game. The Bavarians are 18 points clear in their quest for a sixth straight league title.