Liverpool fans may need to prepare for new ownership in the very near future after the EU Court of Justice ruling “recommended that UEFA and FIFA have the right to sanction clubs that join the separatist competitions”.
This comes courtesy of Football Insider, who claims the result has “boosted confidence among potential Liverpool investors” amid Fenway Sports Group’s ongoing talks with a variety of parties.
“A legal source told Football Insider ahead of the recommendation that a positive verdict in favor of FIFA and UEFA is expected to strengthen the hand of Fenway Sports Group in its efforts to secure investment in Liverpool,” Adam Williams wrote. for publication.
The Americans have not ruled out the possibility of remaining administrators of the club if a suitable buyer or investor cannot be found, although it is understood that the preference remains a full sale, if possible.
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What’s next for FSG?
It is understandably believed that John W. Henry is reluctant to completely part with one of the world’s greatest sports institutions after a successful decade at the helm.
However, as the outcome of the ruling, non-binding as it may be, will strengthen FSG’s search for a new property, our main owner may have little choice but to accept the inevitable such as the Premier League (and Champions League). The League’s unrivaled status remains undisputed.
There will be many fans worried about the future of the club after a period of great stability on and off the pitch.
If a new group can manage to build on the Fenway project and bring the club one step closer to the gulf state funded teams that are blowing us out of the water financially, it will be a risk worth taking.
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