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  • ECB facing pressure to drop prices in Hundred franchise sale

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    The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) could be asked to accept less than the £520m offered by new investors for 49 per cent of the eight Hundred franchises if they refuse to hand over control of the competition’s next television contract, which will begin in 2028.  The ECB wants to continue its successful policy [...]

    Buyers of the Hundred franchises could seek a discount from the ECB as the sale process drags on
  • Red Bull: Leeds United minority owner set to increase football investment

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    The energy drinks brand already has a minority stake in Leeds but has an option to increase it.

    Leeds United are part-owned by Red Bull, which is set increase its football investment in 2025

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