Some ownerships have legal entities in several countriesManchester United, Villa and Spurs among clubs named
The ownership structures of Premier League clubs could enable money laundering and other financial crimes, academic research has found. In a study published in the journal Sport in Society, criminologists from Manchester University looked at the ownership structures of each top-flight side in the 2023-24 season.
They observed a prevalence of complex set-ups, with Manchester United having 13 legal entities within their ownership chain and Aston Villa’s structure featuring companies registered in four overseas territories. The researchers said they were unable to fully identify the owners of a majority of clubs.
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