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    Hated Man Utd owners the Glazers ‘pull out’ of hugely controversial bid to buy another sports team after fierce warning

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    THE GLAZERS have reportedly pulled out of their bid to buy a stake in the Manchester Originals.The majority Manchester United owners were controversially keen on the Hundred franchise The Glazers were interested in buying a stake of a Hundred franchiseCredit: GettyThey wanted to purchase part of the Manchester OriginalsCredit: PAThe cricket side was auctioned on Monday and 71 per cent of it was taken over by the RPSG Group.The group, who own the Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL, became the first external investor to own most of a Hundred franchise.The Daily Mail have claimed that the Glazers has expressed a keen interest.However, it is stated that they were warned against a move by people working in the process.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLThe Glazers are already viewed as unpopular in the city for their reign of the Red Devils.Since taking over the Old Trafford side in June 2005, supporters have often chanted in protest of their ownership for the previous two decades.It is thought that the Glazers instead opted to move for a stake in the London Spirit.The capital-based team was also up for auction but on Friday had 49 per cent bought by a Silicon Valley coalition for £145million.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThe Orginals are now the highest-valued franchise outside of London following the purchase by RPSG.The group, owned by billionaire businessman Sanjiv Goenka, bought 49 per cent before being offered another 21 per cent stake.Marcus Rashford says joining Aston Villa from Man Utd was an easy decisionThe offer came from the ground owners in Lancashire for £75m.RPSG were also keen on a stake in the London Spirit but failed in the auction.More Hundred franchises in Leeds, Nottingham and Southampton will be auctioned later this week.England cricket fixtures 2025T20 vs India: Jan 22-Feb 2ODI vs India: Feb 6-12Test vs Zimbabwe: May 22-25ODI vs West Indies: May 29-Jun 25T20 vs West Indies: June 6-10Tests vs India: June 20-Aug 3ODI vs South Africa: Sept 2-7T20 vs South Africa: Sept 10-14ODI vs Ireland: Sept 17-21Ashes vs Australia: Nov 21-Jan 8 2026 More

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      Man Utd and Chelsea owners ‘shortlisted to buy stake in London-based team’ who host matches at iconic stadium

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      THE OWNERS of Manchester United and Chelsea could reportedly be set to buy a stake in cricket team London Spirit.The Hundred cricket side currently plays at the iconic Lord’s Stadium in the capital.The London Spirit has a value of £140millionCredit: GettyTodd Boehly is reportedly one interested party in the teamCredit: GettyThe Glazers have also been shortlisted for a stake in the sideCredit: GettyThe Hundred has been running since 2021 and is a spin on the traditional formats of cricket as innings are just 100 balls long.Sky News have claimed that the owners of the Red Devils and the Blues are in the running to purchase a stake.The report has suggested that the two have been shortlisted to secure a stake in London Spirit.The team are one of the most respected in the competition due to playing at the “home of cricket”.READ MORE ON SPORT In 2024, the Mail claimed that the ECB are hoping to entice American investment into the competition.This may have been boosted by the success of Major League Cricket from 2023.However, the likes of Chelsea’s Todd Boehly and United’s Glazers will face stiff competition.It is believed a group of technology company owners and financiers are also interested.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSIPL team Lucknow Super Giants owners RPSG Group are also claimed to be in contention.London Spirit have a reported value of £140million.Gary Neville to make special request to broadcaster over future plans Bids are expected to be finalised at the end of the month and is being overseen by the Raine Group.Elsewhere, Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis has been linked with the Trent Rockets.It has been reported that the Greek businessman is keen on adding the Hundred side to his sporting empire.England cricket fixtures 2025T20 vs India: Jan 22-Feb 2ODI vs India: Feb 6-12Test vs Zimbabwe: May 22-25ODI vs West Indies: May 29-Jun 25T20 vs West Indies: June 6-10Tests vs India: June 20-Aug 3ODI vs South Africa: Sept 2-7T20 vs South Africa: Sept 10-14ODI vs Ireland: Sept 17-21Ashes vs Australia: Nov 21-Jan 8 2026 More

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      Man Utd owners the Glazers and Chelsea director in race to buy another team in £650million league

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      MANCHESTER UNITED owners the Glazer family and Chelsea chief Jonathan Goldstein are in the race to buy one of The Hundred cricket teams.The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) are looking for investors in the league.Bids of over £100m have gone in for London SpiritCredit: GettyThe Glazers are thought to be keen on one of the clubsCredit: GettyJonathan Goldstein, left, appears keen ahead of the second round of biddingCredit: GettyThe Hundred, which is a short-form 100-ball event that started in 2021, has eight clubs that are valued at a combined £650million.With the opening round of bidding slamming shut this week, The Telegraph claim the ECB are “delighted” with the amount of interest.Over 100 offers have supposedly been placed for the eight teams.Capital-based sides London Spirit and Oval Invincibles have attracted proposals worth between £120m and £140m.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLDeloitte and The Raine Group are in charge of the bidding war.The latter played a key role in the sale of Chelsea to Todd Boehly in 2022 and in Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s investment in Man Utd this year.And with the investment bank involved, chiefs from both clubs have come forward for cricket.Goldstein, who is Boehly’s business partner, has reportedly asked for further information on the second round of bidding. Most read in CricketFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSAnd the Glazers, excluding Joel, have also come to the crease in recent weeks.It is not clear which one of the eight teams the family, who are still hated among Man Utd fans for using massive loans to purchase the club for £790m in 2005, want to buy.Awkward moment BBC legend leaves co-star ‘blushing’ after cheeky ill-timed comment live on air in England cricket clash But they could be competing against India’s richest family, the Ambanis, who have an eye on London Spirit.The valuations from the first round of bidding are for 100 per cent of the teams.ECB chiefs will sell their 49 per cent stake in each, with the cash raised set to be pumped back into the cricket.The other 51 per cent will be given to the host counties.They will then have the choice of what to do with their share.Surrey reportedly wantto keep their 51 per cent stake of the Oval Invincibles.But other counties could be open to selling their entire share.The Hundred teamsBirmingham PheonixLondon SpiritManchester Originals Northern Superchargers Oval InvinciblesSouthern BraveTrent RocketsWelsh Fire More

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      My dad is Premier League cult hero… now I’m making my own way as a presenter – I’ve even interviewed Kane and Bellingham

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      KENZIE BENALI will have had plenty of practice interviewing footballers before quizzing the likes of Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham on live TV.That is because the rising reporter is the daughter of Premier League cult hero Francis Benali.Kenzie Benali is the son of Southampton cult hero FrancisCredit: Instagram @kenziebenaliShe is forging her own career as a broadcasterCredit: Instagram @kenziebenaliBenali interviewed Harry Kane on the Wembley pitchCredit: Instagram @kenziebenaliShe worked in the media at the 2022 World Cup in QatarCredit: Instagram @kenziebenaliKenzie is set to become a mum in 2024Credit: Instagram @kenziebenaliThe former full-back certainly has legendary status in Southampton after coming through the academy at his hometown club and spending his entire professional career on Saints’ books. Benali Sr racked up more than 350 appearances for Southampton across 16 years from 1988 to 2004, chipping in with just one solitary goal. He did get a runners-up medal from the FA Cup despite not being involved in the 2003 final, then turned out for Eastleigh for a season in 2006-07. After retiring, he set up the True Greats website and co-founded the 73 Management agency company – both alongside former Saints team-mate Matt Le Tissier – and does some after-dinner speeches and punditry work. READ MORE ON SPORTBut it has been his charity efforts that have led to his MBE and Freedom of Southampton.His heroic challenges include a marathon and a 75-mile cycle ride each day for two weeks to visit all 44 Premier League and Championship stadiums in October 2016.Then in 2019, he attempted to complete seven Ironmans in seven days – he completed five and was hospitalised but still raised a staggering £1million. Benali’s son Luke had brief stint at Winchester City in non-league but it is daughter Kenzie who is flying the football flag for the family now.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSBorn in May 1995, she is already forging a stellar career in front of the camera as a broadcaster.She presents the Premier League Rising Stars show with Ben Foster and has done various gigs with the likes of The Hundred and England cricket, England rugby, Southampton and Wimbledon, where she interviewed Andy Murray.Playboy model and daughter of LaLiga legend banned from dating footballersBenali Jr has helped cover The HundredCredit: Instagram @kenziebenaliKenzie married Northamptonshire cricketer Lewis McManus in 2021Credit: Instagram @kenziebenaliBenali rocked a red suit to cover England rugby – nicknamed the Red RoseCredit: Instagram @kenziebenaliShe was clearly delighted to chat with Jude BellinghamCredit: Instagram @kenziebenaliHowever, her biggest jobs have been in the Qatar World Cup, FA Cup and for the England football team, chatting on live TV to the likes of Kane, Bellingham, Kevin De Bruyne and John Stones.The popular star even got her football boots on as part of a shoot with Puma in 2022.Away from her job, Kenzie married her Northamptonshire cricketer husband Lewis McManus in November 2021.They are set to welcome her first child, a daughter, in 2024. Glamorous Kenzie is also a huge fan of the theatre and an animal lover and posts plenty of stunning content from her wonderful lifestyle on Instagram – including her highlights at work, family photos, baby bump pics and even horse riding. Alongside dad Franny, she is also an ambassador for the Saints Foundation.The glamorous presenter lives an incredible lifestyleCredit: Instagram @kenziebenaliHer knowledge of a wide range of sports has served her wellCredit: Instagram @kenziebenaliKenzie interviewed Andy Murray at WimbledonCredit: Instagram @kenziebenaliShe regularly posts smiley pics from various sporting venuesCredit: Instagram @kenziebenaliKenzie even showed off her baby bump at WembleyCredit: Instagram @kenziebenaliHer love for Wimbledon is clear to seeCredit: Instagram @kenziebenaliDad Franny received an MBE for his incredible physical challenges for charityCredit: Instagram @kenziebenaliShe talked with Kevin De Bruyne after the FA Cup semi-finalCredit: Instagram @kenziebenaliKenzie loves horses and likes to go out ridingCredit: Instagram @kenziebenaliThe star is also a huge fan of the theatreCredit: Instagram @kenziebenali More