Why Manchester United sale could fetch the Glazer family even more than their £6bn asking price – despite Cristiano Ronaldo exit January 11, 2023 The Glazer family’s hopes of achieving a record valuation for the sale of Manchester United have increased after the football club’s share price reached a four-year high. Some analysts believe it could push the price of a takeover towards $10bn (£8.2bn), in excess of the American owners’ original $7bn (£5.8bn) asking price. United’s share price [...]
Premier League: Manchester City close gap to Arsenal at the summit January 5, 2023 Manchester City closed the gap to Arsenal at the top of the Premier League table to five points with a 1-0 win over a sorry looking Chelsea. Riyad Mahrez netted for the away side as they toppled the Stamford Bridge club on Thursday night. Man City’s win ensured that they stayed second in the Premier [...]
Premier League: Arsenal eight clear, Everton thrashed and United triumph January 3, 2023 Tonight’s Premier League matches saw Arsenal grow their lead at the summit of the table to eight points, Manchester United draw level on points with Newcastle United and the pressure piled on to Frank Lampard after his Everton side were humbled at home. Here’s what happened. Arsenal gunning for the top Arsenal’s 0-0 draw with [...]
Middle East investment in Manchester United or Liverpool: Sports law predictions for 2023 December 29, 2022 As has become traditional at this time of year, Morning Wire has called on the wisdom of Mishcon de Reya’s Simon Leaf and Tom Murray to dust off the crystal ball, don their best Mystic Meg outfits and offer their sports law predictions for next year. So here is our take on 2023 – and [...]
Mark Kleinman: Glazers could see biggest ever football club sale November 25, 2022 It was Sir Alex Ferguson who coined the phrase “squeaky bum time” in reference to those anxious moments at the end of seasons when Champions League and Premier League titles and FA Cups hung in the balance. Fergie’s employers for the last eight years of his reign, the Glazer family, are about to undergo their [...]
Manchester United: Glazers face disappointment over £6bn price tag November 23, 2022 Manchester United’s owners, the Glazer family, look likely to have to drop their asking price of £6bn to £8bn for the Premier League football club. The Glazers, who also own NFL franchise the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, announced they were ready to sell United after 17 years in charge earlier this week. The Americans fired the [...]
Boohoo accused of sexism for Ronaldo tweet saying ‘girlies’ have ‘no need’ to watch football November 23, 2022 Boohoo has been accused of sexism for a tweet saying women have “no need” to watch football after Cristiano Ronaldo’s departure from Man United. The fashion brand’s social media post led to a furious reaction, with users saying the tone was “patronising”, while another accusing them of sexism. This comes after the England Women’s football [...]
Glazers to explore sale of Manchester United, state reports November 22, 2022 Premier League club Manchester United’s owners, the Glazer family, are reportedly ready to announce their intention to look at potential investment in the club. The news could see one of the world’s most famous clubs change hands after a dynasty of ownership lasting 17 years. The examination of potential income sources could include an auction, [...]
Ronaldo’s explosive interview with Piers Morgan: Man Utd could ‘rip up’ contract, top sport lawyer says November 15, 2022 Manchester United are within their right to “rip up the contract” of star forward Cristiano Ronaldo following his explosive interview with Piers Morgan this week. The comment from the head of Sport at Mishcon de Reya comes after the Portugal forward, considered one of the best players in history, caused shockwaves by saying he feels [...]
Premier League talking points: Arsenal hit Forest for five to return to the top October 30, 2022 Arsenal regained top spot in the Premier League in emphatic fashion and Marcus Rashford boosted his World Cup prospects as Manchester United beat West Ham on Sunday. It came at the end of an action-packed weekend which also saw Tottenham Hotspur snatch victory from the jaws of defeat, Brighton burst Chelsea’s bubble and Liverpool slip [...]