"In the global footballing landscape, there's no denying the fact that the English Premier League as a far more powerful financial giant than the Bundesliga. To add to that, a lot of the other European clubs that are state-owned and/or sponsored arguably draw more attention than German football as a whole, especially when it comes to the UEFA Champions League. Of course, there have been steps in reducing the polarity that exists between English and German football like Harry Kane leaving Tottenham for Bayern Munich, but the semi-baseless "farmer's league" ideology still has not completely fizzled out."
"But how many players did they buy from the Bundesliga? How much money did they spend on Bundesliga players? I'm from Belgium, a small country. In Belgium, people always look to other bigger countries and we respect every league. In Germany, people pay a lot of attention to the Bundesliga; in England, they pay a lot of attention to the Premier League. Obviously there's a big financial gap between the Premier League and other leagues. We have to think about how we solve that one day,"
"In Germany, there are still contrasting opinions on whether or not they should get rid of the 50+1 rule to try to help even the financial playing field, but even with the rule in place by the DFB and DFL, clubs have found ways to circumvent it."
The English Premier League holds substantially greater financial power than the Bundesliga, shaping perceptions and competitive dynamics across Europe. State-backed and heavily sponsored clubs in other countries also draw attention that can eclipse German teams in UEFA competitions. Player movements, such as Harry Kane's transfer to Bayern Munich, have started to reduce the perceived gulf between England and Germany but skepticism toward the Bundesliga persists. Vincent Kompany highlighted differing national perspectives and emphasized the evident financial gap that requires a long-term solution. Debates continue in Germany about the 50+1 rule and how clubs effectively navigate or circumvent it.
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