English Premier League

To appreciate the impact of sports from a global perspective, think about it in these terms. Chris Richards of Birmingham, a 22-year-old Black soccer player ...

Which is to say, he represents one of the most significant developments in the history of U.S. Richards represents a lot of things to a lot of different people. The Premier League is a distillation of the most elite collection of talent in sports. He is a Black soccer player in the Premier League who was born and raised in Alabama. It’s nothing for teams in the Premier League to loan out the players who can cut it, and then try again. Among that list, year after year, are some of the best clubs in the world. The others are Brenden Aarsonson (22), Tyler Adams (24), and Weston McKennie (24) of Leeds United, Christian Pulisic of Chelsea (24) and Antonee Robinson (25) of Fulham. For the present-day image of Alabama, there isn’t really anything more profound than the journey of Richards from the youth soccer fields of Birmingham to the sold-out stadiums of the most competitive sporting endeavor on the planet, the Prem. Coming out of the most recent World Cup, Richards is one of six mainline contributors for the United States Men’s Senior National Team who are 25 years old or younger and currently featuring in the Premier League. To appreciate the impact of sports from a global perspective, think about it in these terms. They are fiercely American in spirit and swagger like those legends before them, but a step above in the totality of their skill and ability. Richards is a center back for London’s Crystal Palace of the English Premier League.

Robinho never managed to justify the £32.5m City handed over to Real Madrid for his services in 2008, scoring just 14 goals in 41 Premier League games.

Manchester United MANU.N will receive multiple offers when an initial deadline for bids expires on Friday, sources familiar with the process said, ...

The US lender is also increasing its exposure to soccer, recently offering to provide up to one billion euros in financing for Italy's top league. Suitors have been asked to submit a bid amount and proof of funds by Friday, the sources said. "There are around seven or eight PE (private equity) firms, both sports specialists and generalists, that have raised funds recently to invest in sports." "For potential buyers, football clubs like Manchester United are considered trophy assets driven by the perception of exclusivity. It's more about the brand association and resonance," Currie said. Tottenham, which has never won the Premier League, ranks ninth.

Sky Sports News understands investors from the United States and Saudi Arabia will also bid for the club, alongside Sir Jim Ratcliffe's INEOS group, who have ...

"If I was one of the other groups looking to buy Manchester United, I would be worried that the Qataris have come in and said they definitely want to buy Manchester United. "If you look at the investments they have made in the past, PSG for example who are worth £3bn-£4bn, they bought the club for around £60m to £70m. "It also helps that the president of PSG is on the UEFA Executive Committee. "There are ways around that UEFA rule - we have seen RB Salzburg and RB Leipzig play in the Champions League regularly and they are both owned by Red Bull. So if Man United and PSG were both owned by Qatari Sports Investments, then they cannot play against each other in the Champions League. They will not dance to the Glazers' tune when it comes to price. How would that work if Man United and PSG had owners who were linked to each other? They bought the rest of the shares in PSG the following summer in a deal which valued the club at €100m. A Qatari bid for United would mean they would own Old Trafford and could redevelop it working closely with the local council and supporters. Although the Glazer family want at least £5bn for United, Qatar is determined not to overpay. QSI bought a 70 per cent stake in PSG in the summer of 2011. One of the world's richest men Elon Musk has so far stayed silent on reports that he is considering making a bid.

Prospective new owners of Manchester United have until Friday to reveal their interest in buying one of the world's biggest clubs.

Billionaire Twitter CEO Elon Musk has until Friday to make Manchester United bid](/sport/soccer/premier-league/still-bluffing-billionaire-twitter-ceo-elon-musk-has-until-friday-to-make-manchester-united-bid-2163014e-8a84-44ef-9eb2-286747c05284) [Qatari investors preparing imminent bid for Manchester United — report](/sport/soccer/premier-league/qatari-investors-preparing-imminent-bid-for-manchester-united-report-e7be775e-fc46-4ef3-8088-d7783af1c1b0) A source with knowledge of the bid insisted to AFP that the bidders are not connected to the owners of PSG. "The rivalry between two countries in just one town, with Manchester City being owned by the UAE and Manchester United by Qatar, would be a new escalation in the rivalry between two countries with recently worsened relations." Paris Saint-Germain have dominated French football since a takeover by Qatar Sports Investments — a subsidiary of the state's sovereign wealth fund — in 2011 and lured some of the game's biggest stars such as Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Neymar to the Parc des Princes. United's current American owners, the Glazer family, opened the door to fresh investment in the English giants in November, either in the form of a minority stake or a full takeover. Manchester — Prospective new owners of Manchester United have until Friday to reveal their interest in buying one of the world's biggest clubs, with the British press reporting a bid from Qatar which, if successful, will send shockwaves through European football.

The three-way takeover tussle set to break out as $10b battle for English giants heats up.

Amnesty International have called on the Premier League to tighten ownership rules to ensure they are “human rights-compliant and not an opportunity for more sportswashing.” A source with knowledge of the bid insisted to AFP that the bidders are not connected to the owners of PSG. It remains to be seen, however, how fans of the Old Trafford club would react if a Qatari bid got the green light. “The rivalry between two countries in just one town, with Manchester City being owned by the UAE and Manchester United by Qatar, would be a new escalation in the rivalry between two countries with recently worsened relations.” Friday’s deadline for bids to come forward could herald the start of a successful new era on the field fuelled by Qatar’s oil and gas wealth. [Reports have also emerged in ](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2023/02/16/saudi-arabia-poised-make-manchester-united-takeover-offer/) [The Telegraph](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2023/02/16/saudi-arabia-poised-make-manchester-united-takeover-offer/)that a number of private groups in Saudi Arabia have joined the race to purchase the European powerhouse. But the precedent set in green-lighting investment from Abu Dhabi and Saudi Arabia make it highly unlikely the Premier League would block a takeover. Newcastle United are flying high in fourth and into the League Cup final for the first time in 47 years just 16 months after a takeover from the Saudi sovereign wealth fund. Just months after hosting the 2022 World Cup, a successful Qatari bid would give the Gulf state pride of place in the Premier League — the world’s most-watched domestic competition. Paris Saint-Germain have dominated French football since a takeover by Qatar Sports Investments — a subsidiary of the state’s sovereign wealth fund — in 2011 and lured some of the game’s biggest stars such as Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Neymar to the Parc des Princes. United’s current American owners, the Glazer family, opened the door to fresh investment in the English giants in November, either in the form of a minority stake or a full takeover. Prospective new owners of Manchester United have until Friday to reveal their interest in buying one of the world’s biggest clubs, with the British press reporting a bid from Qatar which, if successful, will send shockwaves through European football.

A Bid For Manchester United Could Be Made As Early As Friday, Following 17 Years Under The Billionaire Glazer Family's Ownership.

They have also faced scrutiny for maintaining a significant debt, [estimated](https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/manchester-united-glazers-debt-explained-b2145746.html) to be roughly $594.5 million last year, [sparking an outcry](https://www.foxsports.com.au/football/premier-league/teams/manchester-united/epl-2022-manchester-united-glazer-family-owners-sale-debt-transfers-news-old-traffordd/news-story/6030ae79f2609f79262fa1076cde0299) from fans who [claim](https://news.sky.com/story/manchester-united-how-scavenger-glazers-bought-club-and-left-old-trafford-rusting-and-in-a-mess-12752952#:~:text=The%20Glazers'%20%C2%A3790m%20takeover,receiving%20dividends%20from%20the%20club.) the family has failed to invest in the club while it soaks up the [dividends](https://news.sky.com/story/manchester-united-how-scavenger-glazers-bought-club-and-left-old-trafford-rusting-and-in-a-mess-12752952#:~:text=The%20Glazers'%20%C2%A3790m%20takeover,receiving%20dividends%20from%20the%20club.) it makes from it. In addition to Manchester United, the family is also in control of more than 6.7 million square feet of shopping center space in the U.S, while Malcolm’s son Joel Glazer owns the NFL’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers, which his father purchased in 1995. Since then, it’s become the city’s second-best team, with Manchester City winning five times in the past eight seasons. [Forbes](https://www.forbes.com/teams/manchester-united/?sh=6256c34613f9), making it the third most valuable professional soccer team in the world. [Manchester United: Billionaire Glazer Family May Sell Team After Years Of Fan Outrage, Reports Say ](https://www.forbes.com/sites/nicholasreimann/2022/11/22/manchester-united-billionaire-glazer-family-may-sell-team-after-years-of-fan-outrage-reports-say/?sh=44dd032a691c)(Forbes) [Cristiano Ronaldo Will Leave Manchester United By ‘Mutual Consent’](https://www.forbes.com/sites/nicholasreimann/2022/11/22/cristiano-ronaldo-will-leave-manchester-united-by-mutual-consent/?sh=656619a7de1e) (Forbes) [estimate](https://www.forbes.com/profile/glazer-1/?sh=62021ae615ec) the Glazer family’s net worth to be roughly $4.7 billion, split among the family after the death of Malcolm Glazer in 2014 at the age of 85. Its last championship, however, came in the 2012-2013 season, when the club defeated rival Liverpool. [parted ways](https://www.forbes.com/sites/nicholasreimann/2022/11/22/cristiano-ronaldo-will-leave-manchester-united-by-mutual-consent/?sh=656619a7de1e) with superstar forward Cristiano Ronaldo after his high-profile falling out with team management, arguing in an explosive interview they “don’t care about the club.” The club announced in November it had cut ties with the 37-year-old by “mutual consent,” paving the way for Ronaldo—who had rejoined Manchester United in 2021 after playing nine years for Spanish club Real Madrid—to sign a record-breaking contract [estimated](https://www.espn.com/soccer/al-nassr/story/4849640/cristiano-ronaldo-has-no-clause-in-contract-to-support-saudi-world-cup-bid-al-nassr) to be worth roughly $75 million per year with the Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr. [multiple](https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/manchested-united-sale-qatar-takeover-b2283417.html) [outlets](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/manutd-sale-takeover-ratcliffe-elonmusk-29231563) reported the Raine Group, a financial firm for the Glazers, are in conversations with a group of Qatari state investors about a potential sale. owners do not have its best interests at heart. [reports](https://www.forbes.com/sites/nicholasreimann/2022/11/22/manchester-united-billionaire-glazer-family-may-sell-team-after-years-of-fan-outrage-reports-say/?sh=44dd032a691c) the Glazer family was considering a sale. [Jim Ratcliffe](https://apnews.com/article/tampa-bay-buccaneers-sports-soccer-manchester-united-fc-malcolm-glazer-70eca786f1b820c9267c8628a35f0c62)—though fans have also speculated Twitter, Tesla and SpaceX owner Elon Musk could throw his hat in the ring, after the world’s second-richest person [tweeted](https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1559691922725281800) last year that he would, before backing down and saying it was a joke.

Manchester United Takeover: Man United SET to receive MULTIPLE Bids ahead of soft Deadine day, Sir Jim Ratcliffe & Qatari Investors Headline Manchester ...

investors to help fund his bid, said one of the sources, who is close to those negotiations. Further out, a revival of plans for a European Super League, which the region’s biggest clubs could play in without the threat of relegation, is another factor interesting investors. A small portion of Manchester United shares is listed on the New York Stock Exchange. The Glazers bought United for 790 million pounds ($947 million) in 2005 in a highly-leveraged deal, which critics – among them many fans – say loaded too much debt onto the club. to get a much higher level of return through broadcasting,” said Andrea Guerzoni, global vice chair, strategy and transactions, at advisory firm EY. “For potential buyers, football clubs like Manchester United are considered trophy assets driven by the perception of exclusivity. Suitors have been asked to submit a bid amount and proof of funds by Friday, the sources said. Manchester United is the fourth richest soccer club in the world, according to analysis by Deloitte. [InsideSport.IN.](https://www.insidesport.in/) [Manchester United Takeover: Qatar’s Bid to BUY Manchester United BLOCKED? Manchester United Takeover: Manchester United SALE: Manchester United (MANU.N) will receive multiple offers when an initial deadline for bids expires on Friday, sources familiar with the process said, kicking off potentially the largest sports deal ever. Its current majority owner, the Glazer family, is seeking a valuation as high as 7 billion pounds, sources said. Manchester United, INEOS, Tesla and Musk did not reply to requests for comment.

Saudi Arabia has submitted a bid for British soccer club Manchester United PLC ahead of Friday's deadline, the Telegraph reported on Thursday.

Football News: In what could turn into a bidding war for the club with one of the richest legacies in English football, a Telegraph report said that several ...

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