NFL Patriots Owner Reportedly Eyeing La Liga Side Sevilla
NFL New England Patriots Owner Robert Kraft is "reportedly interested in acquiring a stake" in La Liga side Sevilla, according to Jordi Blanco of ESPN.com. Kraft is said to be pursuing an investment through an organization called "Sevillistas Unidos 2020," which is looking to take a 40% share in the club. The news, reported by Spanish TV channel Cope, "takes into account the ongoing conflict between various groups surrounding the club." In recent months, the club "has received exorbitant offers for shares, including some worth up to $1,750 per share." Just "one year ago," the value of a share in Sevilla was $70. There was "initial speculation about a Chinese investor being behind these moves," but this was "never confirmed" (
ESPN.com, 7/17). The Patriots did not respond to a request for comment (SBD Global).
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