Friedkin Group Ends Pursuit Of Everton Acquisition

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11 months ago

July 20, 2024

Everton’s proposed sale to the Friedkin Group collapsed after negotiations between the two parties failed to agree.

The American investors, led by billionaire Dan Friedkin, had entered a period of exclusivity to discuss a potential purchase on June 21.

However, on Friday, the Premier League club announced that no deal had been struck with majority owner Farhad Moshiri.

This marks the second failed sale attempt for Everton this year, following a previous breakdown in talks with 777 Partners.

Despite the failed sale, the Friedkin Group will remain a lender to the club, which was penalized twice last season for breaching Premier League financial regulations.

The group also owns a controlling stake in Italian club Roma. Moshiri, who acquired a 49.9% share in Everton in 2016, holds a 94% stake in the club.

Everton expressed gratitude to the Friedkin Group for their efforts and maintained a positive relationship with the investors.

Club World Cup: Liam Delap speaks after providing assist on Chelsea debut

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22 hours ago

June 17, 2025

Ekwutos Blog

New Chelsea striker, Liam Delap, has expressed his happiness at making his debut for the club.

Delap arrived from Ipswich Town this summer after the Blues triggered his 30million release clause.

Enzo Maresca started the 22-year-old on the bench for their Club World Cup opener against Los Angeles FC on Monday.

Delap came on with Chelsea leading 1-0 thanks to Pedro Neto and laid on the assist for the second scored for Enzo Fernandez in the 79th minute.

Speaking after the game, Delap told Channel 5: “It’s a really happy feeling for me. I’m so excited to be here and to play my first game and be able to contribute is a good feeling.

“The team have welcomed me really well. I have only had a few sessions here but I am excited for more.”

On if we can expect to see more assists from him, he added: “Yes of course it is good to help the team but I want to score some as well.”

Club World Cup: We’ve never won it before – Vinicius rates Real Madrid’s chances

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2 days ago

June 16, 2025

Ekwutos Blog

Real Madrid winger, Vinicius Junior, has expressed confidence that his team will win this year’s FIFA Club World Cup.

According to the Brazilian, the new Club World Cup expanded format is the only title that the Los Blancos have never won before.

According to him, Xabi Alonso’s side are eager to win it because people never forget the first one.

Speaking ahead of Real Madrid’s first Club World Cup tie with Al-Hilal on Wednesday, Vinicius said as quoted by Madrid Xtra: “We are eager to win this first Club World Cup because people never forget the first one.

“It’s the only title Real Madrid doesn’t have. We are going for it,” he stated.

Real Madrid are in Group H of the Club World Cup, taking place in the USA.

The Spanish LaLiga giants will also face Pachuca and RB Salzburg in the group stage.