UEFA wants government probe on 'big-money' takeovers

UEFA have called on the British government to investigate the growing trend of foreign money being invested in UK clubs.

Mon, 04 Sep, 2006 - 08:58

UEFA have called on the British government to investigate the growing trend of foreign money being invested in UK clubs.

West Ham are the latest club to be linked with a takeover, with businessman Kia Joorabchian and several foreign investors suggested as potential new owners.

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