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Clearlake set to seize Chelsea control as Boehly and Walter weigh exit
business26 days ago

Clearlake set to seize Chelsea control as Boehly and Walter weigh exit

Chelsea’s co-owners Todd Boehly and Mark Walter are weighing selling their roughly 13% stakes to Clearlake Capital, which already holds a majority and would gain full control under the current agreement that blocks third‑party sales without partner consent. Fresh discussions have resurfaced amid a long-running strategic stalemate and plans for a new stadium, while Walter faces a US DOJ probe into undisclosed loans. If completed, Clearlake would hold around 86% of Chelsea; external sales are unlikely under the arrangement, freeing Clearlake to press ahead with ownership and stadium ambitions.

via The Guardian|
#business#chelsea#clearlake-capital
HFPA Members Allege Fraud in Golden Globes Sale to Penske Media, Seek $150M
business1 month ago

HFPA Members Allege Fraud in Golden Globes Sale to Penske Media, Seek $150M

Former Hollywood Foreign Press Association members filed a federal lawsuit accusing Penske Media Corp, Eldridge Industries and Todd Boehly of secretly plotting to devalue and acquire the Golden Globes through a boycott, claiming fraud and antitrust violations. The suit alleges Penske hid its involvement from the HFPA board to push the 2023 sale, used the Golden Globes Foundation to depress the price, and seeks at least $150 million in damages plus dissolution of the deal.

via Page Six|
#business#eldridge-industries#golden-globes
HFPA labels Golden Globes sale a sham to forge a media monopoly
business1 month ago

HFPA labels Golden Globes sale a sham to forge a media monopoly

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association filed an antitrust suit seeking at least $150 million against Jay Penske, Penske Media, Todd Boehly and the Golden Globe Foundation, alleging the 2023 sale of the Golden Globes was a fraud-tainted sham designed to devalue the organization and enable a pay-to-play monopoly over Hollywood trades, FYC advertising, and awards; the suit describes the formation of a for‑profit Golden Globes LLC under Eldridge and alleged improper use of charitable assets, while Penske Media disputes the claims.

via Los Angeles Times|
#antitrust#business#golden-globes
Chelsea's Triumphs and Controversies Highlighted in Recent Tournament Successes
sports1 year ago

Chelsea's Triumphs and Controversies Highlighted in Recent Tournament Successes

Todd Boehly praised Chelsea's success in the Club World Cup, highlighting the efforts of players, coach Enzo Maresca, and sporting directors Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley, despite some criticism of the management team. The victory marks a significant achievement for the club, which is looking to rebuild and face challenges in the transfer market.

via chelsea.news|
#chelsea#club-world-cup#enzo-maresca
Chelsea Appoints Enzo Maresca as New Head Coach
sports2 years ago

Chelsea Appoints Enzo Maresca as New Head Coach

Chelsea's recent managerial changes reflect a pattern of hiring and firing coaches, with the latest being Enzo Maresca from the Championship. Despite his limited experience, the club's owners hope his methods, honed under Pep Guardiola, will succeed with Chelsea's talented squad. However, the club's history of sacking managers and the high expectations may make his tenure challenging.

via The Guardian|
#championship#chelsea#enzo-maresca
"Klopp's Liverpool Triumphs in Carabao Cup Final, Pochettino and Boehly Face Scrutiny"
sports2 years ago

"Klopp's Liverpool Triumphs in Carabao Cup Final, Pochettino and Boehly Face Scrutiny"

Chelsea's frustrating 1-0 loss to a depleted Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final leaves Mauricio Pochettino, Todd Boehly, and certain players under intense scrutiny, with questions raised about the team's ability to capitalize on opportunities. Pochettino's failure to win silverware at Tottenham and Chelsea's string of cup final losses highlight the club's struggles, despite recent progress, putting their European qualification in jeopardy and leaving little room for excuses.

via Evening Standard|
#carabao-cup-final#chelsea#liverpool
The Demise of the Golden Globes and HFPA: A Recap.
entertainment3 years ago

The Demise of the Golden Globes and HFPA: A Recap.

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) has been dissolved and the Golden Globes will now become a for-profit enterprise owned by Todd Boehly's Eldridge Industries and Dick Clark Productions. The HFPA members will become salaried employees of the new organization with a $75,000 salary and insurance. The move is a response to the multitude of racism and petty-corruption scandals that have plagued the awards ceremony. The future of the Golden Globes is still uncertain, and it is unclear where and how the 2024 ceremony will air.

via Vulture|
#awards-ceremony#entertainment#golden-globes
Pochettino's Chelsea Challenge: Expectations and Execution.
sports3 years ago

Pochettino's Chelsea Challenge: Expectations and Execution.

Mauricio Pochettino has been appointed as Chelsea's new manager on an initial two-year deal. He has already informed the recruitment team of his recommendations for a new goalkeeper, central midfielder, and striker. Pochettino wants to prioritize players with Premier League experience and is looking for a new centre-forward, even if Romelu Lukaku returns from his loan spell at Inter Milan. Pochettino believes he can get a tune out of the squad quickly and sees a club with all the conditions necessary to succeed. However, he must be given space by the club's American ownership to execute his plan.

via Daily Mail|
#chelsea#mauricio-pochettino#premier-league
Chelsea's Billionaire Owner's Failed Season and Unhappy Players
sports3 years ago

Chelsea's Billionaire Owner's Failed Season and Unhappy Players

Chelsea's American billionaire owner, Todd Boehly, has spent over $600 million on transfers since taking over the club, but the team has nothing to show for it this season. The club has had four managers and is out of all cup competitions, with no chance of playing European soccer next season. The squad has ballooned in size, causing selection headaches and long-term wage commitments. Boehly's next managerial appointment will be key, and the team will need to find consistency in team selections and goal-scoring to improve their performance.

via CNN|
#chelsea#premier-league#sports
Learning from Hubris: Repairing the Damage at Chelsea.
sports3 years ago

Learning from Hubris: Repairing the Damage at Chelsea.

Chelsea's owners, Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali, must acknowledge their responsibility for the team's underperformance and excess spending, and learn from their mistakes to repair the damage. The priority should not be further signings, but rather paring back the squad and identifying a new strategy. The next manager will face the challenge of correcting expensive mistakes and selling misfits, while retaining key players like N'Golo Kanté. Boehly and Eghbali must prove they know how to take the club forward by making the right appointment and ensuring the best person for the job wants to work for them.

via The Guardian|
#behdad-eghbali#chelsea#manager
Todd Boehly's Chelsea: Rebuilding after a Disappointing Champions League Exit.
sports3 years ago

Todd Boehly's Chelsea: Rebuilding after a Disappointing Champions League Exit.

Chelsea's Champions League campaign ended with a 2-0 loss to Real Madrid, leaving them with nothing to play for in the Premier League except to avoid finishing outside the top half. The club's rapid decline brings an opportunity to begin anew, with a chance to find out who they really are and who they might be when the points totals are reset to zero. Chelsea's bloated squad gives them options and time to figure out their playing style and build a team that exploits the skills of their exceptional players.

via CBS Sports|
#champions-league#chelsea#frank-lampard
Chelsea owners and Lampard address criticism and ignite fire under squad.
sports3 years ago

Chelsea owners and Lampard address criticism and ignite fire under squad.

Chelsea's owners have defended their decision to enter the dressing room and criticise players after their 2-1 defeat to Brighton. Todd Boehly gave a dressing-down to players, with reports suggesting that one star was 'singled-out' by the American owner. Chelsea's owners have reportedly responded to criticism, stating that they are asking for the players to fight for the club's supporters. Frank Lampard must now try to lift morale for tonight's defining Champions League clash with Real Madrid, in which the Blues will have to overturn a 2-0 deficit.

via Daily Mail|
#champions-league#chelsea#frank-lampard
Chelsea's Co-Owners and Unwanted Records: Lampard's Challenges.
sports3 years ago

Chelsea's Co-Owners and Unwanted Records: Lampard's Challenges.

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard has said he is comfortable with co-owners Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali visiting the dressing room after matches and speaking to players on a regular basis. Lampard cited his own experiences as a player of encountering Roman Abramovich in the Chelsea dressing room after matches to underline that an owner showing passion for the club in a positive way can be a good thing. Boehly was spotted walking towards the home dressing room at Stamford Bridge after Chelsea’s defeat against Brighton and Hove Albion on Saturday.

via The Athletic|
#behdad-eghbali#chelsea#dressing-room
"Chelsea's Season Struggles Continue Despite Extended Highlights and Post-Game Speeches"
sports3 years ago

"Chelsea's Season Struggles Continue Despite Extended Highlights and Post-Game Speeches"

Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly delivered a speech in the dressing room after the defeat by Brighton on Saturday, during which he described the club’s season as “embarrassing”. Boehly, who had been barracked by supporters during the Brighton game, waited for Lampard to finish talking to the players before stepping up to make clear that the hierarchy expected far better after spending close to £600m on signings since buying the club last summer. One senior player, signed for a large fee in the past 12 months, was singled out for heavy criticism. Chelsea are 11th in the Premier League and at risk of not qualifying for Europe.

via The Guardian|
#champions-league#chelsea#premier-league