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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.
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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…