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/ 63 days ago

Botafogo owner Textor has audio of Brazil referees talking bribes

Botafogo owner John Textor has continued his claims that corruption is rampant in the Brasileirão. This is not the first time the American investor has made claims about the issue. Textor previously went on a scathing rant on live television regarding the problem back in November. The club's owner was left fuming following Botafogo's 4-3 […]

News

/ 63 days ago

Botafogo owner Textor has audio of Brazil referees talking bribes

Botafogo owner John Textor has continued his claims that corruption is rampant in the Brasileirão. This is not the first time the American investor has made claims about the issue. Textor previously went on a scathing rant on live television regarding the problem back in November. The club's owner was left fuming following Botafogo's 4-3 […]

News

/ 69 days ago

Crystal Palace owner hopes for formation of World Super League

American businessman John Textor has called for the formation of a new super league. The previously proposed European Super League (ESL), however, will not exactly cut it for the billionaire. Instead, Textor is essentially hoping to create a World Super League consisting from clubs from all over the globe. The Florida native currently owns a […]

News

/ 70 days ago

US billionaire slams Premier League's FFP rules and Ligue 1

American billionaire John Textor has claimed that current Financial Fair Play (FFP) rules in English soccer are extremely flawed. The Crystal Palace majority owner even went as far as to say that the laws essentially stop clubs from challenging the Big Six. This list of top Premier League clubs includes Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, the two […]

Americans Abroad

/ 118 days ago

Crystal Palace's American co-owner may sell stake in team

American businessman John Textor is reportedly considering selling his minority stake in Crystal Palace. Textor previously purchased a 40% ownership in the Premier League side back in the summer of 2021. However, he gradually increased this stake to 46% over the next two years. The businessman currently co-owns the Eagles alongside Josh Harris, David Blitzer, […]

Americans Abroad

/ 153 days ago

Botafogo's US owner makes Brasileirao match-fixing claims

The Brasileirão season concluded on Wednesday, but Botafogo owner John Textor is still fighting over match-fixing allegations. Palmeiras collected its 12th Brazilian Serie A title this week. The Big Green clinched the championship on the night by grabbing a point against Cruzeiro. The draw, mixed with losses by Atletico Mineiro and Flamengo, officially meant that […]

Botafogo

/ 184 days ago

US entrepreneur banned for 30 days for Botafogo outburst

Brazilian soccer authorities have banned American businessman John Textor for 30 days due to recent comments during an epic pitchside rant. Textor, 58, currently owns a stake in many soccer clubs around the globe, including Brazilian side Botafogo. The American was fuming after his club's 4-3 defeat against Palmeiras on Nov. 1. Botafogo held a […]