ALL POSTS TAGGED "American Ownership"
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/ 60 days agoA$AP Rocky in talks to become co-owner of Tranmere Rovers
Another American millionaire is looking to invest in an English soccer club. Nearly half of current Premier League teams are currently at least partially owned by American businessmen. Several clubs further down the English/Welsh soccer pyramid also have Americans at the helm as well. This includes Wrexham, but also Burnley, Birmingham City, Leeds United, and […]
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/ 64 days agoAmerican hunger: Why US investors love investing in Europe
In recent years, soccer in Europe has seen an unprecedented influx of American investors, with clubs across the continent's top leagues falling under foreign ownership. The attractiveness to these American investors is due to the possibility of large revenue growth coupled with cheap acquisition expenses. This trend is most notable in Italy’s Serie A and […]
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/ 76 days agoCould RedBird end up selling Milan shares despite club's rise?
Recent reports claiming that RedBird Capital, the owners of AC Milan, were planning to sell a portion of their stake in the club have been denied by the investment firm. Despite ongoing rumors, RedBird remains committed to Milan’s long-term success, while also considering new investment opportunities. The Rossoneri are intent on enhancing their standing on […]
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/ 97 days agoWill Ferrell: Why US investors pour money into English clubs
In recent years, a noticeable trend has emerged in English soccer: an influx of American celebrities investing in clubs across the country. From Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney's highly publicized ownership of Wrexham to NFL star Tom Brady's stake in Birmingham City; the list of American figures putting their money into the sport continues to […]
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/ 122 days agoChelsea to blame for lack of new US owners in Premier League
Rich Americans have been looking to invest massive amounts of money into Premier League clubs for years. Nearly half of the teams in the English division have some form of American ownership. Burnley also has investors from the United States as well, but the Clarets were recently relegated to the Championship. Everton will likely become […]
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/ 146 days agoHow Friedkin's Roma are highest spenders this summer
Roma have had an impressive start to the summer transfer window, securing deals with Juventus and Rennes for Matias Soule and Enzo Le Fee, respectively. The club is also in advanced negotiations with Girona for Artem Dovbyk. These moves are pushing Roma's summer expenditure close to the $108 million mark, a significant turnaround from the […]
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/ 149 days agoFriedkin reveals AS Roma stadium after failed Everton takeover
Roma is embarking on an ambitious journey to build a new stadium that promises to be a landmark. It would stand out in the historic Italian capital as the club's new home. The club shared its plans following an enthusiastic meeting with the city's mayor, Roberto Gualtieri, and other city representatives. This new stadium marks […]
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/ 213 days agoTodd Boehly's need for power has hindered growth at Chelsea
More details are beginning to surface regarding the fractured relationship between Chelsea owner Todd Boehly and Mauricio Pochettino. It was announced on Tuesday that the manager departed the club by mutual consent. The Argentine coach lasted only one season with the west London team. Pochettino's place in the team previously seemed fairly secure after he […]
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/ 233 days agoUS owner brings Parma back to Serie A after three-year hiatus
With Wednesday's 1-1 draw against Bari, Serie B leaders Parma officially sealed their promotion to Serie A with two games to go. After 36 league matches, the Crociati have 74 points, good enough for first place in Italy's second level. Assuming nothing else changes this weekend, a victory against Cremonese would mathematically cement their position […]
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/ 451 days agoList of American-owned soccer clubs in Europe
Soccer used to be an incredibly niche sport in the United States. Support for European clubs was largely limited to pockets of expats and areas with large immigrant populations. And on the business side of things, the idea of an American owner for one of these clubs was almost unthinkable. But those days are long […]
Leagues: Scottish Premiership
/ 470 days agoAmerican investors in talks to take over Scottish club Livingston
Livingston FC is reportedly in negotiations to sell the club with two separate investment groups from the United States. The Scottish Premiership side has been trying to change ownership for some time. However, there were recent reports that a boardroom civil war inside the team was hindering the negotiations. Mail Sport reports that former Livingston […]
Birmingham City
/ 506 days agoTom Brady becomes minority owner of Birmingham City
Birmingham City has announced a new investor in the club that most sports fans will be familiar with. National Football League legend Tom Brady has joined on as a minority owner of the Blues. Brady was a serial winner in the American football league, collecting seven Super Bowl rings. The now-retired quarterback announced the move […]
Burnley
/ 570 days agoCan JJ Watt's Burnley replicate Wrexham's USA success?
JJ Watt's Burnley may not be the best descriptor. After all, the former NFL defensive lineman is but a minority owner of Burnley FC. Yet, the club won promotion back to the Premier League at its first time of trying. However, he has already, and will continue to have, a major impact on the club's […]
Bournemouth
/ 586 days agoBournemouth owner Bill Foley sees Europe in club's future
Bournemouth owner Bill Foley wants to bring Bournemouth into competition across Europe. The Cherries have never played in European competition. They only played their first season of top-flight soccer in the 2015/16 season. However, that is not stopping the ambition of the American Foley, who took over at the club in December 2022. He called […]
Birmingham City
/ 593 days agoAmerican businessman buys 45% stake in Birmingham City
Tom Wagner, an American hedge fund manager agreed to buy 45.64% of Birmingham City under his group Shelby Companies Limited. For reference, 24% of those shares come from Birmingham Sports Holdings Limited. The other 21.64% is from Oriental Rainbow Investments and Achiever Global Group. As a result, Wagner also takes full control of the club's […]