Burnham served as Manchester’s mayor from 2017 until earlier this year, overseeing the city during an extended spell of success for Manchester City. During his time in office, he supported investment from the Gulf as a means of expanding Manchester’s economy. City leaders had already adopted this approach before Burnham became the first elected mayor […]
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He highlighted Everton’s rich tradition and long-standing identity, noting that the club have consistently competed in the Premier League. He also pointed to their loyal supporters, who regularly pack an impressive stadium with a capacity exceeding 50,000. He added that the stadium does not require further major investment and praised the club’s financial team. In […]
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Everton‘s owners, The Friedkin Group (TFG), are considering selling the club less than two years after acquiring it. The US-based organisation completed its takeover in 2024 through an agreement reportedly valued at more than £400m. TFG said that, after focusing on financial stability, investment and the launch of Everton’s new stadium last year, it is […]
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The Liberal Democrats are urging Andy Burnham to release information about every meeting he has held with Manchester City’s owners, the Abu Dhabi United Group (ADUG), and to disclose any hospitality he received at the Etihad Stadium. The prime minister faced widespread criticism this week after saying he would be “deeply worried” if ADUG had […]
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Pep Guardiola has expressed his full backing for Manchester City after an independent commission ruled that the club had violated Premier League financial regulations throughout a nine-year period. In a message to supporters, he said: “We will overcome this together.” Guardiola departed City during the summer after a highly successful decade at the club. His […]
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The Everton Fans’ Forum released a detailed statement strongly criticising the club, arguing that the Toffees were left with a squad lacking sufficient depth in several crucial positions. The group said the outcome of the summer transfer window had raised major concerns among supporters about Everton’s recruitment strategy, preparation and decision-making. It stressed that fans […]
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Charlton’s American ownership group has placed the club on the market, three years after completing its takeover at the Valley. The Championship side has reportedly appointed Oakwell Sports Advisory to identify a buyer who could become its fifth owner in six years. Marketing material distributed to prospective investors presents Charlton as a rare London football […]
Continue ReadingThe English Football League is examining claims that Sheffield United’s proprietor, the US-based investment consortium COH Sports, has created a fresh parent entity for the club in an effort to sidestep a £35m obligation owed to former owner Prince Abdullah. COH Sports, headed by Steven Rosen and Helmy Eltoukhy, struck an agreement to purchase United […]
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