Leeds United are “not for sale” despite actor
Russell Crowe suggesting he may be interested in
buying the club.
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Theinfostrides had learned that New Zealand-born
Crowe, a Leeds supporter, would consider buying the club only if approached and with the fans’ backing.
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Leeds are owned by Eleonora Sport Limited but
banned president Massimo Cellino has sold his
personal stake in both the company and the club.
Chairman Andrew Umbers said there have been no
approaches.
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“The club is not for sale nor do the Cellino family
wish to sell and nor have we received any
approaches contrary to reports in the press today,”
said Umbers.
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“The ongoing legal discussions between Massimo
Cellino and the Football League are being completely
misinterpreted.
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“Leeds United is currently being successfully
restructured, rebuilt, significantly invested in, with
care and planning for the longer term with the
Cellino family at its heart, for the benefit of its long-
suffering and passionate fans, the city and its players
and staff.”
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Oscar-winning Crowe, 50, had asked his 1.67m
Twitter followers whether it would be a good idea to
buy the Championship club.
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He is already the co-owner of rugby league club
South Sydney Rabbitohs, who play in Australia’s
National Rugby League.
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