Friedkin Group Ends Pursuit Of Everton Acquisition

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1 year 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.

2026 WCQ: Bafana Bafana getting closer to beating Nigeria – Williams

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6 hours ago

September 9, 2025

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Bafana Bafana captain Ronwen Williams believes they are getting closer to beating the Super Eagles of Nigeria.

South Africa have recorded just two wins in 17 outings against Nigeria.

Hugo Broos’ side came close to beating the Super Eagles in their last two games but still fell short.

The Super Eagles triumphed 4-3 on penalities in their semi-final encounter at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

The two teams battled to a 1-1 draw in their last meeting in September 2024.

Williams is hoping they will finally end the run this time around.

“We’re getting closer and closer to beating them. We saw it at AFCON, we saw it when we played them away in Nigeria. Hopefully, we can take that extra step and change the narrative,” the Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper told reporters.

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2026 WCQ: Chelle disagrees with Broos over venue of South Africa vs Nigeria

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11 hours ago

September 9, 2025

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Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has disagreed with his South Africa counterpart Hugo Broos over the venue of both sides’ 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier.

South Africa will host Nigeria in a crucial World Cup qualifier at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein.

Broos had criticized Free State Stadium, insisting that the pitch is not good enough.

“I think it is a very good stadium. This is a big game for us and South Africa and we want to come and do our best game as we can,” Chelle said at his pre-match press conference.

“We are focused on only game. We don’t think about what we played two days ago. We are focused on our game plan.

“My players are motivated about this game. We are happy to play a game like that, this is a big game.”

Nigeria defeated Rwanda in their last game, while South Africa won against Lesotho.

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2026 WCQ: Super Eagles clash will be difficult – Bafana star, Appollis

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1 day ago

September 8, 2025

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South Africa winger, Oswin Appollis is anticipating a difficult test against the Super Eagles of Nigeria, Ekwutosblog reports.

Bafana Bafana, and Super Eagles will clash in a 2026 FIFA World Cup matchday eight encounter at the Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein on Tuesday.

The hosts are closing in on their first appearance at the mundial since the 2010 edition which they hosted.

Hugo Broos’ side sit atop of Group A with 16 points, with Nigeria, who occupy third spot, six points adrift.

Appollis reckoned the Super Eagles have so much quality in their team but insisted they are ready for the fight.

“It’s going to be an exciting game but a difficult one. Nigeria have so much quality, but we’re ready for the fight,” Appollis was quoted by the Sowetan.