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/ 211 days ago

Textor wants to sell Crystal Palace stake to fund Everton move

John Textor is attempting to sell his stake in Premier League side Crystal Palace. The American initially purchased a 40% slice of the Eagles back in the summer of 2021. He has since increased this stake to 45% last year. Along with Textor, fellow businessmen Josh Harris, David Blitzer, and Steve Parish all currently hold […]

Business of Soccer

/ 524 days ago

Glazer family may not want to sell Man United, says report

Potential new owners of Manchester United reportedly feel as if current ownership won't sell the club. The Glazer family has owned the English team since 2005 and announced back in November that they would listen to offers for the club. However, several deadlines set by the family have come and gone. The ownership now looks […]

Business of Soccer

/ 567 days ago

Qatar billionaire gives Man United take it or leave it final offer

Qatar billionaire Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani has officially submitted his fifth offer to purchase Manchester United. The reported $7.5 billion bid will be his final offer for the club. This offer is for a 100% stake in the English Premier League team. The bidding process for the Red Devils has become a bit of […]

Burnley

/ 572 days ago

JJ Watt’s connection with Burnley’s small town vibe

JJ Watt is developing a strong connection with Burnley. Granted, the Pewaukee, Wisconsin native has no direct ties to the English town with a population just shy of 100,000. Nor is the former NFL defensive lineman known for his affinity to soccer. For much of Watt's life, his major connection to the sport was through […]

Leagues: EPL

/ 583 days ago

Leeds owner Radrizzani wants to buy Sampdoria

Andrea Radrizzani, the current owner of Leeds United, was in Italy as rumors swirl over a connection to Sampdoria. The Italian club is poised to drop down into Serie B. For reference, the club has three wins after 34 games. It has fewer than half the points the team five spots ahead of in the […]

Everton

/ 618 days ago

Miami investment firm interested in Everton buyout

An investment firm based out of Miami could be in the market for a buyout of Premier League club Everton. With the Toffees in a battle of on- and off-the-field issues, Everton is looking for wholesale changes. The Athletic now reports that 777 Partners, which holds a stake in other European clubs, could seek a […]

National League

/ 622 days ago

The team flying under the radar of Wrexham and Notts County

In non-league football, Wrexham and Notts County take the plaudits. Both clubs are on record-breaking seasons, even if only one is able to clinch automatic promotion. The other enters the playoffs for a chance of promotion to League Two and the English Football League. One of the teams flying under the radar and guaranteed to […]

Leagues: EPL

/ 681 days ago

Elon Musk may be interested in Man United bid, says report

One of the potential buyers for Manchester United could be Elon Musk, one of the wealthiest people in the world. The CEO of Twitter, Tesla and SpaceX may be interested in competing against suitors from Saudi Arabia and Jim Ratcliffe to purchase a controlling stake in Manchester United, according to a report in the British […]

Crystal Palace

/ 701 days ago

Glazers could stay at Man United as majority owners

The Glazers could end up remaining with Manchester United as majority owners despite putting the club up for sale. David Blitzer and Joshua Harris are supposedly interested in a minority stake in the club. Daily Mail reports that the Americans are considering making a bid soon. This would keep the Glazers on as majority owners. […]

Leagues: EPL

/ 708 days ago

British billionaire confirms interest in buying Manchester United

After the Glazer family announced plans to sell Manchester United, Sir Jim Ratcliffe threw his name in the ring as a potential buyer. Ratcliffe is among the richest men in the United Kingdom, amassing his wealth primarily through chemical company Ineos. Ratcliffe is familiar with owning a soccer club. CUrrently, his company owns Nice in […]

Leagues: EPL

/ 709 days ago

Liverpool to receive formal bid to buy in coming month

A formal bid to buy the ownership of Liverpool FC should arrive by the end of February. Liverpool's current owners, Fenway Sports Group, stated their openness to sell the English giant just before the World Cup. Now, the auction process for Liverpool is in full swing, according to Telegraph writer Sam Wallace. The possible bidders […]

Leagues: EPL

/ 779 days ago

Liverpool FC up for sale for potentially record fee

Liverpool Football Club is now up for sale. Fenway Sports Group, which owns the historic English club, purchased Liverpool in 2010 for around $475 million. Now, it looks to bring in perhaps more than 10 times that figure. David Ornstein of The Athletic reports ownership created a full sales presentation for potential suitors. Of course, […]

Chelsea

/ 833 days ago

How Boehly’s Chelsea is different than other US ownership

The summer ownership takeover of Chelsea Football Club brought American Todd Boehly into the spotlight. Boehly, a front man for a consortium of investors, now heads one of the world's most visible clubs. Just months into the job, Boehly jumped head-first into club management. Most recently, he made some controversial statements about the future and […]