Uncategorized
FA Council to review Wembley sale plan
The sale of Wembley moved a step closer on Thursday after the Football Association announced plans to review the deal with the FA Council next month.
How the proposed £600million sale to Fulham and Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shahid Khan would be invested back into “football community facilities” will also be presented on October 11.
Thursday’s announcement comes five months after the FA confirmed it had received an offer for the national stadium from Khan.
According to the Fulham owner, Wembley will be given a major refurbishment if a deal to sell the stadium goes through, and the 68-year-old has pledged to allow England to continue to play their home games at the venue.
An FA statement read: “The sale of Wembley Stadium, the negotiated protections and an outlined plan to invest £600m into football community facilities, were presented and discussed at The FA Board meeting today.
“Following on from this discussion, The FA Board has agreed to take the presentation to The FA Council to get its input now tha
-
Trending Stories1 week agoDavido, Wizkid, Burna Boy or Asake: Who is having the biggest 2026 so far?
-
Football1 week agoPremier League releases 2026/27 festive fixtures, 7 matches set for Boxing Day
-
Crime6 days agoAnambra Police arrest mother over alleged child sexual exploitation
-
Business5 days agoJetour Nigeria, dealers take dashing, other models to Abuja Experience
-
Business6 days agoDangote Refinery IPO shifts spotlight to corporate governance, investor protection
-
Business3 days agoDangote IPO rush crashes Bamboo login as investors flood platform
-
Business2 days agoAbuja gears up for Jetour T2’s rugged-luxury experience
-
Business4 days agoNigeria Business Outlook: Dangote IPO, markets, inflation and naira in focus this week