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/ 5 days ago

Textor to reenter Everton takeover talks after Friedkin blow?

Everton face a new wave of uncertainty following the collapse of US billionaire Dan Friedkin’s takeover attempt. Friedkin's withdrawal came after a month of exclusive talks, driven by concerns about the club’s mounting debt. This development has plunged the Merseyside club back into turmoil, exacerbating an already turbulent period. Friedkin’s decision to end the takeover […]

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/ 55 days ago

Everton to pursue other buyers as 777 Partners' deal collapses

The ongoing saga of Everton's proposed ownership change has taken a new turn. 777 Partners previously agreed to purchase majority owner Farhad Moshiri's 94% stake in the club back in September. The deal, however, has never been officially finalized due to several snags along the way. The American investment group apparently had until the end […]

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/ 59 days ago

Textor wants to sell Crystal Palace stake to fund Everton move

John Textor is attempting to sell his stake in Premier League side Crystal Palace. The American initially purchased a 40% slice of the Eagles back in the summer of 2021. He has since increased this stake to 45% last year. Along with Textor, fellow businessmen Josh Harris, David Blitzer, and Steve Parish all currently hold […]

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/ 140 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 […]

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/ 140 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 […]

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/ 146 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 […]

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/ 147 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

/ 196 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

/ 231 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

/ 261 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 […]