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Proposed sale of Reading to Robert Platek faces conflict of interest concerns

Firm businessman works for has lent money to EFL clubs ‘At best it doesn’t look good,’ says one club executive The Football League faces a dilemma over whether to approve a proposed purchase of Reading by the American businessman Robert Platek amid concerns from other clubs over a potential conflict of interest. The League One

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Chelsea v Southampton, Crystal Palace v Aston Villa, and more: football – live

Updates from the Premier League action and beyond Live scoreboard | Tables | Fixtures | And email Daniel Wolves, who beat Bournemouth at the weekend, are understandably unchanged; Marco silva, though, makes five changes after defeat at Palace, the injured Emile Smith Rowe and Antonee Robinson, Calvin Bassey, Alex Iwobi and Raul Jimenez left out;

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Chips in strips: Brentford move to stop counterfeit market in match-worn shirts

Microchips aim to prove authenticity of player-worn kit First use comes in Wednesday’s visit of Everton Brentford are to integrate microchips into their match-day shirts that will prove their authenticity, in a move against the growing market for counterfeit football kits. Beginning with Wednesday night’s Premier League fixture against Everton, Brentford will become the first

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Middlesex consider selling shares in club and ending member-ownership

Lord’s-based club ask specialist firm to explore options Potential investors have already been sounded out Middlesex are exploring a ­possible sale of shares in the club amid an explosion of interest in English cricket from outside investors ­following the Hundred auction. The Lord’s-based club have engaged the gaming and sports investment specialists Oakvale Capital to

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Ravens GM calls Justin Tucker sexual misconduct allegations ‘concerning’

Eric DeCosta comments on claims against kicker Tucker has faced mounting accusations since January Baltimore Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta has called the mounting allegations of inappropriate sexual behavior against kicker Justin Tucker “serious” and “concerning”, but says the team will let the NFL’s investigation play out before determining how to handle the situation. DeCosta

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