Fortuna Düsseldorf Faces Legal Battle Over €1.7 Million COVID Aid Repayment
A court case in Düsseldorf questions the legitimacy of aid repayment demands, with potential implications for other sports clubs.
- Fortuna Düsseldorf is in a legal dispute with the Düsseldorf district government over the repayment of €1.7 million in COVID-19 relief funds.
- The case hinges on whether the financial losses were solely due to the pandemic or also influenced by the club's relegation from the Bundesliga in 2020.
- The court has yet to make a decision, with the next hearing date still undetermined.
- Fortuna Düsseldorf maintains that the aid was justified due to significant revenue losses from games played without spectators.
- A ruling in favor of the district government could lead to similar repayment demands on other sports clubs.