The €3 billion agreement between the German Football League (DFL) and Leo Kirch's KF 15 group to market the TV rights for Bundesliga matches could come under pressure after a move by cartel authorities.
Germany's cartel office has written to all 36 first and second division clubs as part of an on-going TV rights for the Bundesliga. According to Kicker sports magazine, the cartel office's questions mean that the DFL will be unable to keep to its timetable for the rights deal.
Kirch's group has pledged to pay €500 million per season from 2009-10 for the rights, €60 million more than the league currently receives.
The DFL said it would make a statement on Thursday.
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