American businessman John Textor has called for the formation of a new super league. The previously proposed European Super League (ESL), however, will not exactly cut it for the billionaire. Instead, Textor is essentially hoping to create a World Super League consisting from clubs from all over the globe.
The Florida native currently owns a series of soccer teams across multiple continents. Textor first entered the business by purchasing stake in Premier League side Crystal Palace in 2021. While the investment was initially for just 40% of the club, he eventually gained control of an extra 5% in recent years. Textor has hinted that he would like to continue purchasing more stake in the team, but extra shares are now limited.
Along with Palace, the American also owns perennial French powerhouse Lyon, Brazilian side Botafogo, and Belgian club Molenbeek. Textor currently has a vast majority control of all three of these teams.
Textor claims that new super league would be part of soccer’s evolution
The billionaire made the comments regarding a possible World Super League during a recent appearance at the Financial Times Business of Football Summit. “I don’t want to support a particular brand of super league,” claimed Textor.
“I believe the world wants to play football. Botafogo want to come to Europe and play the best. Evolution is going to happen. If you don’t evolve you’ll be extinct.”
“I want the world to play, I want the New England Revolution to have a chance to beat Chelsea. I want Palmeiras to come over. Someone said a rising tide floats all boats – let’s see that. I’m in favor of a world league, something super.”
Along with hopes for a World Super League, Textor also touched on a series of interesting topics in his discussion. The American lambasted current Financial Fair Play (FFP) rules currently in place in England. In fact, the billionaire went as far as to label the law a “fraud of a term” in the…
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Author : Chris Moore
Publish date : 2024-03-02 15:32:09
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