December 2023
British billionaire to buy a minority stake in Manchester United
Manchester United has agreed to sell a minority stake in the storied club to Jim Ratcliffe in a deal that would also see the British billionaire and boyhood fan take control of its soccer operations.
- James Robson
October 2023
‘Gifted icon’: Tributes flow for soccer giant Bobby Charlton
The Manchester United legend, who survived a plane crash that killed teammates, was known as a gentleman of the game and perhaps England’s greatest player.
- Mattias Karen
November 2022
Manchester United owners consider selling, Ronaldo exits
The American Glazer family confirms it is looking for outside investors or a potential disposal of the club after 17 contentious years.
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- Ken Ferris
Why Mark Bosnich thinks holding the World Cup in Qatar could be good
The legendary Australian goalkeeper has endured his share of controversy in the public spotlight, and hopes the contest will shine a light on inequality.
- Paul Smith
December 2021
- Opinion
- The Ashes
Aussies don’t need to sledge, pity is even worse
The final indignity for woeful visitors after being outclassed in every department on the cricket field is the sympathy of their hosts off it.
- Oliver Brown
November 2019
- Opinion
- Mergers & acquisitions
Man City needs a lot of goals to justify $7b valuation
For CFG to amount to more than a sum of its parts, Manchester City managers must display successive, undimmable brilliance. Sharing this with lesser CFG clubs would help attract bulk sponsorship.
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- The Lex Column