Category : Search result: football club acquisition


$30bn Santos Takeover Collapses After Abu Dhabi Exit

A massive $30bn acquisition of Australian energy giant Santos by an Abu Dhabi-led consortium has been abruptly terminated, sending shockwaves through global energy markets and raising questions about the future of fossil fuel investments.

Woman, 75, dies in golf buggy accident at Surrey club

A 75-year-old woman has died following a horrific golf buggy accident at the exclusive Hankley Common Golf Club in Surrey. The incident, which is now under investigation by police, occurred when the cart she was in left the path and fell down a steep slop

Unilever sells Ben & Jerry's to Greenfield Partners

Consumer goods giant Unilever has offloaded the ice cream brand Ben & Jerry's to its long-time licensee, Greenfield Partners, following a protracted legal and political battle over its operations in Israel and the West Bank.

Arsenal Women Crash Out of Champions League to Athletic Club

Mikel Arteta's Arsenal suffer a crushing 2-1 aggregate defeat to Athletic Club, exiting the Women's Champions League despite a valiant second-leg effort at Emirates Stadium. Discover how the Spanish side's first-leg advantage proved decisive.

JD.com in £1.4bn Talks to Buy Argos from Sainsbury's

Chinese retail giant JD.com is in advanced talks to acquire Argos from Sainsbury's in a potential £1.4bn deal, a move that could reshape the UK's non-food retail landscape and mark a major strategic shift for the supermarket chain.

Chinese nationals exploit loophole to buy Texas land

An exclusive Guardian investigation reveals how Chinese investors are exploiting a US legal loophole to purchase vast tracts of Texas land, raising national security concerns and prompting calls for stricter oversight.

Sainsbury's in Talks to Sell Argos to China's JD.com

Sainsbury's is in exclusive negotiations to sell its Argos general merchandise division to China's JD.com in a landmark deal that could reshape the UK's retail landscape and mark a major strategic retreat for the supermarket chain.

Sainsbury's Sells Bank to China's Ping An in Strategic Shift

Supermarket giant Sainsbury's is in exclusive negotiations to sell its lucrative banking division to Shenzhen-based Ping An Insurance Group, marking a major strategic shift and a significant Chinese investment into the UK's retail banking sector.

Next Acquires Cath Kidston in Major High Street Rescue

British retail giant Next has swooped to acquire the iconic Cath Kidston brand, saving it from administration and securing 125 jobs. The deal includes the brand, domain names, and intellectual property, but all UK stores will close permanently.

Samantha Cameron's Cefinn Label Acquired

The premium womenswear brand Cefinn, founded by former Prime Minister's wife Samantha Cameron, has been sold to private investment firm Level Five in a deal securing its future.

Anglo American Rejects £34bn BHP Takeover Bid

London-listed mining titan Anglo American has emphatically rejected a colossal £34 billion takeover proposal from Australian rival BHP, branding the bid 'highly unattractive' and opportunistic. The deal would have created a global mining behemoth.

Nuno's explosive transfer clash with Forest owner Marinakis

Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espírito Santo was left 'furious and frustrated' after owner Evangelos Marinakis interfered in transfer dealings, blocking a move for a striker and attempting to sign players against the manager's wishes, creating a tense at

Daniel Levy to Exit Tottenham Hotspur as Chairman

Exclusive: Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy is set to leave his post as part of a major strategic overhaul following the departure of long-term owner Joe Lewis's family from the club's operations. Get the full story on the power shift at Spurs.

BlackRock's £2.1bn Aletto Power Acquisition Finalised

Investment titan BlackRock secures a landmark $2.6 billion deal to acquire Minnesota Power's parent company, Aletto. This strategic move signals a major shift in energy sector ownership and raises pivotal questions about renewable investment and market co

Spurs Reject Two Takeover Bids - Club Not For Sale

Exclusive: Tottenham Hotspur have firmly rejected two significant takeover approaches, with owner Joe Lewis making it clear the North London club is not on the market despite interest from international consortiums.

Teen coder sells AI app for millions in landmark deal

Exclusive: 18-year-old Zach Yadegari becomes an overnight tech millionaire after his revolutionary AI-powered keyboard app, 'TypeAI', is acquired by a major New York firm in a landmark seven-figure deal.

Trump's 'Crooks and Criminals' Menu Sparks Liberal Fury

Former President Donald Trump's controversial Rose Garden club menu, featuring a 'Club of Crooks and Criminals' sandwich, has ignited fury and mockery from liberals and critics, creating a new political firestorm.

Football Regulator Gets Prison Powers for Rogue Owners

UK government passes landmark Football Governance Bill, introducing an independent regulator with powers to impose prison sentences on club owners who break financial rules, aiming to protect clubs from reckless management.

John Lewis Resurrects Topshop in Surprise ASOS Deal

The John Lewis Partnership has acquired the Topshop, Topman, and Miss Selfridge brands from ASOS in a surprise move, planning to reintroduce the iconic labels to the British high street through its department stores and potentially Waitrose supermarkets.

Market Basket Mediation: Arthur T Demoulas Fights for Control

Exclusive: Arthur T. Demoulas, the ousted CEO beloved by workers, enters mediation in a dramatic final attempt to buy back the 50.5% stake of the Market Basket grocery chain and end the family feud that has paralysed the business.

Chelsea's Strasbourg: Sister Club or Storage Facility?

An in-depth investigation into Chelsea's controversial relationship with RC Strasbourg Alsace, questioning the ethics of multi-club ownership and its impact on the French club's identity, fan culture, and sporting integrity.

Page 1 of 4