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🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

"Manchester United was made by immigrants".. Fans of the "Red Devils" turn the tables on the club's owner

Manchester United fans responded to controversial comments made by owner Jim Ratcliffe on immigration by displaying a banner celebrating the contributions of foreign players during a recent match.

Mar 1 • 15:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Man Utd’s debt rises AGAIN as worrying numbers paint grim picture for Sir Jim Ratcliffe

Manchester United's debt has increased significantly, with the club reporting a total debt of £777 million, amidst cost-cutting measures by its owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe.

Feb 27 • 08:40 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Ronaldo becomes one of the owners of the Spanish club Almeria

Cristiano Ronaldo has acquired a 25% stake in the Spanish second-division club Almeria, becoming a co-owner.

Feb 26 • 16:00 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Sports

Ronaldo has become a co-owner of the Spanish club 'Almeria'

Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo has acquired a 25% stake in the Spanish club Almeria.

Feb 26 • 13:32 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Sports

Co-owner of Swansea, Snoop Dogg receives warm reception on first visit

Snoop Dogg was warmly welcomed during his first visit to Swansea City since becoming a co-owner of the club, receiving a guard of honor from young players.

Feb 25 • 15:09 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Shit Protest in Italy

Torino FC fans staged a protest by dumping excrement outside the club's training center to express their dissatisfaction with team performance and owner Urbano Cairo.

Feb 25 • 14:09 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Manchester United Coach Responds to Club Owner's Attack on Migrants in Britain

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick expressed pride in the club's diversity in response to controversial comments about migrants made by co-owner Jim Ratcliffe.

Feb 20 • 13:33 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Crime & Justice

VIDEO: Strip Club Owner Artur Kapajev Sentenced to Years in Prison for Rape

Artur Kapajev, the owner of the Diamond Club strip club in Tartu, has been sentenced to a long prison term for rape.

Feb 19 • 19:15 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Ex-Chelsea star joins Novak Djokovic and F1 icons in ownership of 'French Wrexham'

Ex-Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has become a co-owner of French football club Le Mans FC, joining a group of high-profile investors including Novak Djokovic and former F1 drivers.

Feb 19 • 16:07 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Wayne Lineker breaks down in tears as son makes brutally honest comment about his lifestyle

Wayne Lineker, a UK club owner, emotionally reflected on a conversation with his son regarding the impact of his excessive drinking and partying lifestyle.

Feb 19 • 10:22 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Crime & Justice

Court found the owner of Tartu strip club guilty of rape and purchasing sex from a minor

The Tartu District Court convicted Artur Kapajev, owner of the Diamond Club strip club, of rape and purchasing sex from a minor, sentencing him to twelve and a half years in prison.

Feb 19 • 09:51 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

OM: Pablo Longoria Wants to Leave the Club After Being Demoted in the Organizational Chart

Pablo Longoria, the president of Olympique de Marseille, is seeking to leave his position after being demoted by club owner Frank McCourt, as changes within the organization are underway.

Feb 19 • 07:20 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Rayo dominates Atlético on the day Vallecas protests against Martín Presa in Leganés

Rayo Vallecano achieved a significant 3-0 victory over Atlético de Madrid while fans protested against club owner Martín Presa.

Feb 15 • 17:42 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Sports

Plzeň Has Ammo Even Off the Field. Its Expansion Worries Slavia and Sparta

Viktoria Plzeň's owner Michal Strnad aims to establish the club as a top competitor in Czech football with significant financial backing, raising concerns for rivals Slavia Prague and Sparta Prague.

Feb 15 • 09:34 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Macclesfield owner bought them on Rightmove after 'nearly dying' from alcohol addiction

Macclesfield FC's owner, Rob Smethurst, shares his journey of recovery from alcohol addiction and how it led him to acquire the club via Rightmove, culminating in a historic FA Cup victory against Crystal Palace.

Feb 15 • 09:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Who is Acun Ilicali? Hull City owner who sacked Liam Rosenior and paid for fans' holidays

Acun Ilicali, the owner of Hull City, recently sacked manager Liam Rosenior and has plans to enhance the club's performance as he aims for a Premier League return.

Feb 13 • 17:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

A Minor Accident Can Ruin the Owner: The Automobile Club Calculated Repair Costs for 21 Models

Repair costs for cars following minor accidents have significantly increased, as demonstrated by a detailed survey from the German ADAC club.

Feb 13 • 04:40 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

BREAKING: Man Utd release statement distancing club from Sir Jim Ratcliffe's immigration rant

Manchester United issued a statement to distance itself from owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe's controversial anti-immigration remarks, reaffirming its commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Feb 12 • 16:20 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Man Utd call themselves 'inclusive and welcoming' club day after co-owner's comment on immigrants

Manchester United emphasizes its commitment to inclusivity following controversial comments made by co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe about immigration.

Feb 12 • 16:11 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Man Utd co-owner's immigration outburst risks antagonising those in and out of club

Sir Jim Ratcliffe's controversial comments on immigration may deepen divisions among Manchester United fans and staff.

Feb 11 • 20:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Birmingham City owner hospitalised with stroke as club release statement

Birmingham City chairman Tom Wagner has been hospitalized following a stroke but is reportedly making a good recovery, as confirmed by the club's chief executive.

Feb 11 • 10:40 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Basketball club owner who filmed the opposing coach received a hefty fine and ban

Hapoel Tel Aviv's owner, Ofer Yannay, has been banned for two months from being present at game sidelines after unlawfully filming the opposing coach during a match.

Feb 10 • 14:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Suspect in the murder of shooting club owner killed during confrontation with police in Manaus

A suspect in the murder of businessman Luiz Tarcísio Filho was killed during a police shootout in Manaus as officers attempted to serve an arrest warrant.

Feb 9 • 23:08 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Who is Toñita, owner of the Caribbean Social Club who appeared in Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Show

Toñita, the 85-year-old owner of the Caribbean Social Club, made a notable appearance during Bad Bunny's Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show, drawing attention and admiration from fans.

Feb 9 • 04:28 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Sports

D. Giannakopoulos: We got an X from Hayes-Davis

Dimitris Giannakopoulos, owner of Panathinaikos BC, revealed on Instagram that the club's approach for player Hayes-Davis was unsuccessful despite being the best offer among rivals.

Feb 8 • 16:42 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac's striking sack verdict on Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson

Wrexham owner Rob Mac has stated that manager Phil Parkinson has a 'job for life' at the club following a successful tenure, guiding the team to significant promotions.

Feb 8 • 12:39 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

The owner of Šibenik also faces bankruptcy in Austria. Bankruptcy proceedings have been initiated

Željko Karajica, the Croatian entrepreneur and owner of clubs in Šibenik and Austria, faces bankruptcy proceedings in Austria due to poor financial management after the club was relegated.

Feb 7 • 13:23 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
Crime & Justice

Michelin-star restaurant owner spiked woman's cocktail with date-rape drug

Vikas Nath, the owner of a Michelin-star restaurant, was found guilty of spiking a woman's drink with a date-rape drug in an attempt to overpower her for sex at a Mayfair club.

Feb 6 • 15:58 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Top restaurant owner tells court spiking woman's drink at celeb club was 'wrong'

Restaurateur Vikas Nath admitted in court that spiking a woman's drink with GBL at Annabel's nightclub was 'wrong'.

Feb 4 • 18:41 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

David Beckham returning as Man Utd owner dubbed 'dream come true' as claim says it all

Wes Brown expressed that seeing David Beckham become the owner of Manchester United would be a dream come true, reflecting on Beckham's significant past with the club.

Feb 4 • 17:47 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Top restaurant owner 'betrayed' alleged spiking victim 'targeted at celeb club'

Vikas Nath, a 63-year-old restaurateur, is accused of drugging a woman's drink at a high-profile celebrity club after previously warning her about the dangers of spiking.

Feb 3 • 17:53 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Sports

Ramos as an owner and player? Sevilla considers the return of a legend

Sergio Ramos is in negotiations to buy Sevilla, the club where he started his career, amid a difficult sporting situation, with speculation about his potential return to the field as well.

Feb 3 • 11:30 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Sports

Nice is for sale

Sir Jim Ratcliffe, co-owner of Manchester United, has reportedly significantly lowered the asking price for the French club Nice in order to finalize the sale after nearly seven years of ownership by his company Ineos.

Jan 16 • 10:13 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Man Utd co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe cuts asking price of owned club to attempt sale

Sir Jim Ratcliffe, co-owner of Manchester United, has significantly lowered the asking price for OGC Nice in an effort to sell his stake after almost seven years of ownership.

Jan 15 • 17:08 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Sports

€400,000 fine and 'gas' for AEK players from Iliopoulos: Unacceptable result against OFI

AEK's elimination from the Cup by OFI provokes a strong reaction from the club's owner, Mario Iliopoulos, who imposes a hefty fine on the players.

Jan 15 • 15:39 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Sports

"Incompetent Clown" - How Manchester United's Owner Makes the Club a Joke

Billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe's recent firing of coach Ruben Amorim highlights the mismanagement at Manchester United and the pitfalls of owners overstepping their expertise in football.

Jan 15 • 13:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Ex-San Diego Padres chief Ron Fowler set to take ownership of Lincoln City

Ron Fowler, the former co-owner of the San Diego Padres, is set to acquire a controlling stake in League One club Lincoln City as they aim for promotion to the Championship.

Jan 14 • 12:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Sports

Pill Every Day, Then Bought a Bankrupt Club. England Lives the Sensation Driven by Rooney

The FA Cup's latest sensation involves Macclesfield's victory over defending champions Crystal Palace, marking one of the biggest upsets in the tournament's history, influenced by the club's owner Robert Smethurst's efforts to revive it from financial troubles.

Jan 12 • 15:12 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Sports

He was drunk for four days and then bought a club. Now he can't believe what they did in the FA Cup

Rob Smethurst, the owner of sixth-division club Macclesfield, celebrates a historic FA Cup upset against Crystal Palace and announces a trip to Ibiza with his players.

Jan 10 • 21:01 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Crans-Montana Tragedy, Rome Prosecutor's Office Investigates: Autopsies Ordered on the Bodies of Italian Boys

Italian authorities are conducting investigations into the tragic New Year's Eve fire at 'Le Constellation' in Crans-Montana, with developments including the arrest of the club owner and autopsies ordered on the deceased.

Jan 10 • 20:55 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Macclesfield owner bought FA Cup heroes on Rightmove after four-day Ibiza bender

Rob Smethurst, the owner of Macclesfield FC, purchased the club after a four-day bender in Ibiza, just after they achieved a surprising 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace in the FA Cup.

Jan 10 • 18:47 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Crime & Justice

Cran Montana: Club co-owner arrested due to risk of flight

Zac Moretti, co-owner of Le Constellation club in Cran Montan, was arrested due to a potential flight risk following the New Year's Eve tragedy that resulted in 40 deaths.

Jan 9 • 14:11 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Crime & Justice

Did the owner of the Swiss bar flee with the cash register while people burned?

New footage reportedly shows Jessica Moretti, the owner of the Swiss club 'Le Constellation', fleeing the burning venue with a cash register as a tragic fire claimed the lives of 40 people on New Year's Eve.

Jan 8 • 10:13 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Crime & Justice

New Shocking Details of the Tragedy: While Guests Burned, the Club Owner Fled with the Cash Register in Hand?

A fire in Switzerland on January 1, 2026, claimed 40 lives and injured 119, and allegations have surfaced suggesting club owner Jessica Moretti may have fled the scene with the cash register shortly after the blaze started.

Jan 8 • 08:22 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Club chief makes Liam Rosenior feelings clear after sacking new Chelsea manager

Hull City owner Acun Ilicali believes Liam Rosenior's coaching style is well-suited for Chelsea, despite his recent sacking as manager.

Jan 7 • 12:32 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Sports

Fans boycott the biggest football sensation of 2016

Leicester City hosted West Bromwich Albion in front of eerily empty stands due to thousands of fans boycotting the match in protest against owner Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha's management of the club.

Jan 6 • 07:59 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Crime & Justice

The owner of the club in Crans-Montana has already been in prison: He was remodeling the space himself, authorities are now investigating the controversial changes

Authorities are investigating Jacques Moretti, the owner of Le Constellation nightclub in Crans-Montana, after a fire killed 40 people and injured 119, focusing on the club's remodeling practices.

Jan 3 • 07:32 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Sports

Dani Alves becomes co-owner of Portuguese club. Will he play again?

Dani Alves, former FC Barcelona player and Brazilian international, has invested in a third-division Portuguese club and is contemplating a return from retirement.

Jan 2 • 14:33 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Sir Alex Ferguson's brutal Manchester United axe and Sir Jim Ratcliffe fallout

Sir Alex Ferguson's role as a global ambassador for Manchester United has been terminated by co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, marking a significant change in the club's management dynamics.

Dec 31 • 06:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Ryan Reynolds could face tough Wrexham decision in January with star's future in doubt

Wrexham striker Paul Mullin's future is uncertain as he has been left out of Wigan Athletic's recent match squads, posing a potential decision for club owner Ryan Reynolds in January.

Dec 30 • 16:40 UTC

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