NFL’s 49ers finalize purchase of Leeds United

July 17, 2023 by bmore2boston

Jul 17, 2023, 06:30 PM ET The owners of the NFL’s San Francisco 49ers have assumed control of the English soccer club Leeds United. Leeds United announced on Monday that the English Football League had approved the sale of the club to 49ers Enterprises, allowing for “an immediate transition of ownership.” Leeds was relegated from … Read more

49ers complete purchase of Leeds United

June 10, 2023June 10, 2023 by bmore2boston

The 49ers soon will own a different kind of football team. According to Reuters, the 49ers have reached an agreement to buy full equity in Leeds United. 49ers Enterprises first acquired a stake in the club in 2018. The ownership had increased to 44 percent. The 49ers will now buy the remaining 56 percent from … Read more