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Bob Iger’s wife Willow Bay and US Women’s Football Club strike record deal
Disney's Bob Iger, and his wife Willow Bay, agreed to purchase a controlling interest in the US National Women's Soccer League team Angel City FC for $250mn. This is a record-breaking deal in the league, making it the most valuable female…
Everton begins exclusive talks with Friedkin Family to sell club.
The Friedkin billionaire family has entered into exclusive talks with Farhad Moshiri to purchase Everton Football Club, the English Premier League team owned by the British-Iranian Farhad Moshiri. This is a major step in the resolution of…
Everton’s creditors battle to take over Premier League club
Everton Football Club creditors are fighting to buy the Premier League team from its British Iranian owner Farhad Moshiri. This is the latest twist after the failed takeover by 777 Partners.
People with knowledge of this matter said that…
ECB appoints the bank that sold United and Chelsea shares to sell Hundred Shares
The England and Wales cricket Board has taken a further step in selling its 49% stake in the Eight Hundred franchises. The ECB appointed Raine Group of the US, which was involved in the recent sales of Chelsea United and Manchester United…
Adidas ends its 77-year sponsorship of the German National Football Team
Nike will take over as the German National Football Team's sponsor, replacing Adidas. This ends a long-standing partnership between the team and Adidas, and it is a new setback for the struggling brand.
After signing a seven-year…
Sky announces a 6.7 billion pound broadcasting deal with Sky for most Premier League games
Sky acquired the largest package of games from the Premier League since its inception. The English top flight sold its domestic broadcasting rights to Comcast's broadcaster, TNT Sports, for more than £1.6bn per year.
The deal was worth…
Manchester United’s top shareholder says that investors are in the dark about club’s…
The Glazer family is in talks with British chemicals magnate Sir Jim Ratcliffe about potential investments. A top shareholder of Manchester United said that he had no idea what the future held for the Premier League football team.
Nick…
Jim Ratcliffe is closing in on a deal to buy a stake in Manchester United
Sir Jim Ratcliffe is hoping to receive the green light for a minor investment in Manchester United within the next few days after his sole rival bidder pulled out.
British Chemicals billionaire Ratcliffe has explored various investment…
Saudi Arabian-backed mixed martial art league in talks to buy rival
The founder of the Saudi Arabian-backed league, Professional Fighters League, is on a talent acquisition spree.
Negotiations follow the $100mn investment made in August by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund in PFL. The league was…
US private equity firm acquires stake in Liverpool Football Club
According to two sources familiar with the situation, US private equity firm Dynasty Equity purchased a majority stake in Liverpool Football Club valued at $100mn or more.
The latest investment in a Premier League football team is an…
Chelsea FC raises $500mn From Ares
Ares Management has invested about $500mn into Chelsea FC as the Premier League club's US owners seek to fund stadium upgrades and buy stakes in other football clubs.
According to two sources with knowledge about the matter, Ares, a US…
London is’ready’ to host Commonwealth Games at a cost of £500mn
London is "ready" to host 2026 Commonwealth Games, with an estimated central government cost of £500mn, officials at City Hall said. Organisers are scrambling to find a venue for the competition.
The games are held every four years and…