Who would buy a football club in 2024?

Most of us can only dream of owning a football club .

But for the very rich it’s an opportunity towards power, influence and… even more money

So who are the people that try to buy football clubs? 

And how do football’s authorities decide who gets the green light for a takeover? 

Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's Adam Crafton & Matt Slater

Produced by Guy Clarke

Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

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