Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, April 24, 2026 (AFP) - Court removes US businessman from managing his Brazilian football team

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2026-04-24
An arbitration court in Brazil has removed US businessman John Textor from managing Botafogo football team, which he owns, the Brazilian club announced Friday. The decision was made as a result of an ongoing financial dispute involving Eagle Football Holdings Bidco, the club's majority shareholder. Textor was removed from all operational roles within Eagle Bidco at the end of January. The Eagle group also owns French football club Olympique Lyonn......
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