16 hours ago
Once news broke that Josh Kushner and Bob Iger had agreed to purchase a majority share of the Los Angeles Lakers from Mark Walter this week, questions arose about how they would run the franchise. Part of that speculation has to do with any immediate or quick changes that could be made.
Ramona Shelburne of ESPN said that Chris Paul is a name to watch as far as someone who could be brought into the organization. Paul recently retired, ending a legendary 21-season career in the NBA as one of the league's better point guards of all time, and he has had a close friendship with Iger that goes back a number of years.
In an article for the California Post, Khobi Price shed some light on what type of role Paul could hold with the Lakers if he were to be hired by Kushner and Iger. While it is unknown how much interest Paul has in joining the organization, one person who works in the front office of an NBA team said that the future Hall of Famer could be a consultant.
"A front office member on an Eastern Conference team told the Post they could see Paul, at least initially, best fitting in as a consultant as someone who people around the organization can pick the brain of the 12-time All-Star," Price wrote.
"'Just comes down to commitment and how much he listens,' the front office member told the Post of Paul's fit as an executive. 'Understanding [the] game at such a higher level goes such a long way.'"
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Ramona Shelburne of ESPN said that Chris Paul is a name to watch as far as someone who could be brought into the organization. Paul recently retired, ending a legendary 21-season career in the NBA as one of the league's better point guards of all time, and he has had a close friendship with Iger that goes back a number of years.
In an article for the California Post, Khobi Price shed some light on what type of role Paul could hold with the Lakers if he were to be hired by Kushner and Iger. While it is unknown how much interest Paul has in joining the organization, one person who works in the front office of an NBA team said that the future Hall of Famer could be a consultant.
"A front office member on an Eastern Conference team told the Post they could see Paul, at least initially, best fitting in as a consultant as someone who people around the organization can pick the brain of the 12-time All-Star," Price wrote.
"'Just comes down to commitment and how much he listens,' the front office member told the Post of Paul's fit as an executive. 'Understanding [the] game at such a higher level goes such a long way.'"
#paul #front
2 days ago
The Lakers have undergone many changes over the last few seasons, but their recent blockbuster sale has shocked the entire sports world. Venture capitalist Joshua Kushner and former two-time Disney CEO Bob Iger have taken the reins.
ESPN's Ramona Shelburne offered some clarity in an article shortly after the sale.
Reports indicate that both Iger and Kushner share a deep love of basketball. Lakers reporter Dave McMenamin emphasized Iger's passion for the sport during a guest appearance on the ESPN Radio show Sedano & Kap.
While Iger was a fan from the sidelines, Joshua Kushner is a proven businessman among league circles. In 2019, He acquired a minority stake in the Memphis Grizzlies.
Kushner followed sold his Grizzlies stake in 2025 to purchase a minority stake in the Miami Heat before finally partnering with Iger for their Wednesday morning blockbuster. His last name has been famously linked to political headlines through his older brother, Jared, the husband of Ivanka Trump.
#iger #joshua #grizzlies #last
ESPN's Ramona Shelburne offered some clarity in an article shortly after the sale.
Reports indicate that both Iger and Kushner share a deep love of basketball. Lakers reporter Dave McMenamin emphasized Iger's passion for the sport during a guest appearance on the ESPN Radio show Sedano & Kap.
While Iger was a fan from the sidelines, Joshua Kushner is a proven businessman among league circles. In 2019, He acquired a minority stake in the Memphis Grizzlies.
Kushner followed sold his Grizzlies stake in 2025 to purchase a minority stake in the Miami Heat before finally partnering with Iger for their Wednesday morning blockbuster. His last name has been famously linked to political headlines through his older brother, Jared, the husband of Ivanka Trump.
#iger #joshua #grizzlies #last
4 days ago
Who bought the Lakers? Meet Josh Kushner and Bob Iger, the billionaires behind the record-setting deal originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
One year after getting a new owner, the Lakers now have two more.
Los Angeles' signature basketball franchise was sold to business tycoons Josh Kushner and Bob Iger for an eye-watering $12.5 billion fee, according to ESPN's Ramona Shelburne — the largest price ever shelled out for a sporting franchise.
Kushner and Iger take over for Mark Walter, who bought the franchise for a pretty penny in 2025. Walter and diversified holding company TWG Global retain ownership of a wide array of sporting franchises following Wednesday's transaction, including the Dodgers and Chelsea.
Here's what you need to know about Kushner and Iger, the latest set of tycoons set to take charge of the Lakers.
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One year after getting a new owner, the Lakers now have two more.
Los Angeles' signature basketball franchise was sold to business tycoons Josh Kushner and Bob Iger for an eye-watering $12.5 billion fee, according to ESPN's Ramona Shelburne — the largest price ever shelled out for a sporting franchise.
Kushner and Iger take over for Mark Walter, who bought the franchise for a pretty penny in 2025. Walter and diversified holding company TWG Global retain ownership of a wide array of sporting franchises following Wednesday's transaction, including the Dodgers and Chelsea.
Here's what you need to know about Kushner and Iger, the latest set of tycoons set to take charge of the Lakers.
#kushner #sporting #josh #tycoons
4 days ago
Aug. 12 (UPI) -- Bob Iger and Josh Kushner agreed to buy the Los Angeles Lakers, the American businessmen announced Wednesday.
Sources familiar with the transaction told UPI the agreement is worth $12.5 billion, which would set a record for the highest-priced sale of a North American sports franchise.
Lakers majority owner Mark Walter purchased a controlling interest in the storied NBA franchise from the Buss family in October. That purchase helped the Lakers set a record franchise valuation of $10 billion.
"As lifelong NBA fans, we are deeply honored for the opportunity to become stewards of the Los Angeles Lakers, one of the most iconic sports franchises in the world," Kushner and Iger said in a joint statement.
"We have immense respect for the leadership and vision of Jerry and Jeanie Buss. Our long-term commitment is to build on that foundation, compete at the highest level, and serve this extraordinary team, its fans, and the city of Los Angeles."
#iger #highest
Sources familiar with the transaction told UPI the agreement is worth $12.5 billion, which would set a record for the highest-priced sale of a North American sports franchise.
Lakers majority owner Mark Walter purchased a controlling interest in the storied NBA franchise from the Buss family in October. That purchase helped the Lakers set a record franchise valuation of $10 billion.
"As lifelong NBA fans, we are deeply honored for the opportunity to become stewards of the Los Angeles Lakers, one of the most iconic sports franchises in the world," Kushner and Iger said in a joint statement.
"We have immense respect for the leadership and vision of Jerry and Jeanie Buss. Our long-term commitment is to build on that foundation, compete at the highest level, and serve this extraordinary team, its fans, and the city of Los Angeles."
#iger #highest
4 days ago
Billionaire Mark Walter is reportedly selling the Los Angeles Lakers to former Disney CEO Bob Iger and venture capitalist Josh Kushner for a record-breaking $12.5 billion.
"As lifelong NBA fans, we are deeply honored for the opportunity to become stewards of the Los Angeles Lakers, one of the most iconic sports franchises in the world. We have immense respect for the leadership and vision of Jerry and Jeanie Buss," Kushner and Iger told ESPN in a statement Wednesday. "Our long-term commitment is to build on that foundation, compete at the highest level, and serve this extraordinary team, its fans, and the city of Los Angeles."
The pair had been involved in the NBA's expansion process in Las Vegas before unexpectedly shifting their focus to the Lakers and making an aggressive offer to buy the team, sources told ESPN. The shocking sale comes just one year after Walter, the CEO and chairman of diversified holding company TWG Global, acquired a controlling stake in the Lakers from the Buss family for an estimated $10 billion valuation, setting a record at the time.
"Owning the Los Angeles Lakers has been one of the great honors of my life – an extraordinary investment, but what I will carry with me is the community, the fans, and a city that treats this team as family," Walter, who purchased the franchise just last year, said in a statement to ESPN. "I am grateful to Jeanie Buss, the Buss family, the players, and the staff for welcoming me into this chapter. The Lakers belong to Los Angeles, and I have every confidence the best is still ahead."
Walter, 66, has investments across several professional sports teams. Through TWG Global, he has interests in the Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Sparks, Premier League soccer club Chelsea and the Professional Women's Hockey League. He also owns several auto racing teams through TWG Motorsports, including Cadillac's Formula 1 team.
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"As lifelong NBA fans, we are deeply honored for the opportunity to become stewards of the Los Angeles Lakers, one of the most iconic sports franchises in the world. We have immense respect for the leadership and vision of Jerry and Jeanie Buss," Kushner and Iger told ESPN in a statement Wednesday. "Our long-term commitment is to build on that foundation, compete at the highest level, and serve this extraordinary team, its fans, and the city of Los Angeles."
The pair had been involved in the NBA's expansion process in Las Vegas before unexpectedly shifting their focus to the Lakers and making an aggressive offer to buy the team, sources told ESPN. The shocking sale comes just one year after Walter, the CEO and chairman of diversified holding company TWG Global, acquired a controlling stake in the Lakers from the Buss family for an estimated $10 billion valuation, setting a record at the time.
"Owning the Los Angeles Lakers has been one of the great honors of my life – an extraordinary investment, but what I will carry with me is the community, the fans, and a city that treats this team as family," Walter, who purchased the franchise just last year, said in a statement to ESPN. "I am grateful to Jeanie Buss, the Buss family, the players, and the staff for welcoming me into this chapter. The Lakers belong to Los Angeles, and I have every confidence the best is still ahead."
Walter, 66, has investments across several professional sports teams. Through TWG Global, he has interests in the Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Sparks, Premier League soccer club Chelsea and the Professional Women's Hockey League. He also owns several auto racing teams through TWG Motorsports, including Cadillac's Formula 1 team.
#fans
4 days ago
In a stunning turn of events, billionaire Mark Walter is selling the Lakers to former Disney CEO Bob Iger and venture capital executive Josh Kushner in a deal reportedly worth $12.5 billion, less than 14 months after Walter reached an agreement to acquire the iconic NBA franchise.
The latest sale adds about $2.5 billion to the Lakers' valuation since Walter and his partners acquired them from the Buss family and sets a valuation record for a control sale of a U.S. pro sports franchise, topping Walter's own mark from last year.
Walter, however, has since come under federal investigation for alleged tax fraud involving insurance companies he controls. There are separate probes underway by U.S. prosecutors and the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission.
It is unclear to what degree that situation is connected to the Lakers sale, if at all, but the reselling of the franchise still represents one of the most surprising events in recent sports history.
"As lifelong NBA fans, we are deeply honored for the opportunity to become stewards of the Los Angeles Lakers, one of the most iconic sports franchises in the world," Iger and Kushner said in a joint statement. "We have immense respect for the leadership and vision of Jerry and Jeanie Buss. Our long-term commitment is to build on that foundation, compete at the highest level, and serve this extraordinary team, its fans, and the city of Los Angeles."
#buss #angeles
The latest sale adds about $2.5 billion to the Lakers' valuation since Walter and his partners acquired them from the Buss family and sets a valuation record for a control sale of a U.S. pro sports franchise, topping Walter's own mark from last year.
Walter, however, has since come under federal investigation for alleged tax fraud involving insurance companies he controls. There are separate probes underway by U.S. prosecutors and the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission.
It is unclear to what degree that situation is connected to the Lakers sale, if at all, but the reselling of the franchise still represents one of the most surprising events in recent sports history.
"As lifelong NBA fans, we are deeply honored for the opportunity to become stewards of the Los Angeles Lakers, one of the most iconic sports franchises in the world," Iger and Kushner said in a joint statement. "We have immense respect for the leadership and vision of Jerry and Jeanie Buss. Our long-term commitment is to build on that foundation, compete at the highest level, and serve this extraordinary team, its fans, and the city of Los Angeles."
#buss #angeles
4 days ago
It appears the Dodgerification of the Los Angeles Lakers will be short lived.
On Wednesday, news broke that Mark Walter, who also owns the Los Angeles Dodgers, is selling the Lakers to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner, reports Ramona Shelburne of ESPN.
The Los Angeles Lakers are being sold to American businessman Josh Kushner and Bob Iger for a record breaking price over $12 billion, multiple sources told ESPN.
Kushner and Iger were involved in the expansion process in Las Vegas, but a stunning turn, they pivoted to make an…
— Ramona Shelburne (ramonashelburne) August 12, 2026
Iger is the former CEO of Disney, while Kushner is a venture capitalist who is the brother of Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of President Donald Trump.
#iger #shelburne #espn
On Wednesday, news broke that Mark Walter, who also owns the Los Angeles Dodgers, is selling the Lakers to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner, reports Ramona Shelburne of ESPN.
The Los Angeles Lakers are being sold to American businessman Josh Kushner and Bob Iger for a record breaking price over $12 billion, multiple sources told ESPN.
Kushner and Iger were involved in the expansion process in Las Vegas, but a stunning turn, they pivoted to make an…
— Ramona Shelburne (ramonashelburne) August 12, 2026
Iger is the former CEO of Disney, while Kushner is a venture capitalist who is the brother of Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of President Donald Trump.
#iger #shelburne #espn
4 days ago
Josh Kushner and Bob Iger are set to become the new owners of the Los Angeles Lakers.
In a surprise turn of events, less than a year after Dodgers kingpin Mark Walter took the keys from the Buss family, he's flipping the franchise for a jaw-dropping $12 billion-plus.
The buyers? Venture capitalist Josh Kushner and former Disney man Bob Iger. The duo originally had their eyes on a Las Vegas expansion team, but when the chance to own purple-and-gold royalty popped up, they pivoted fast and a deal is set to be completed.
If approved by the league, this record-shattering Lakers takeover officially ushers Hollywood's favorite basketball team into a whole new era.
Kushner, a billionaire investor, is the founder of Thrive Capital, a venture capital firm with early stakes in tech giants like Instagram, Spotify, and OpenAI. He is also the co-founder of Oscar Health.
#Lakers
In a surprise turn of events, less than a year after Dodgers kingpin Mark Walter took the keys from the Buss family, he's flipping the franchise for a jaw-dropping $12 billion-plus.
The buyers? Venture capitalist Josh Kushner and former Disney man Bob Iger. The duo originally had their eyes on a Las Vegas expansion team, but when the chance to own purple-and-gold royalty popped up, they pivoted fast and a deal is set to be completed.
If approved by the league, this record-shattering Lakers takeover officially ushers Hollywood's favorite basketball team into a whole new era.
Kushner, a billionaire investor, is the founder of Thrive Capital, a venture capital firm with early stakes in tech giants like Instagram, Spotify, and OpenAI. He is also the co-founder of Oscar Health.
#Lakers
4 days ago
In a surprising turn of events, the new owner of the Los Angeles Lakers, Mark Walter, has reportedly decided to sell the team less than one year after his initial purchase. Walter finalized his purchase of a majority stake in the Lakers on October 30, 2025, for a then-record amount of $10 million.
Now, as ESPN's Ramona Shelburne first reported, Walter will sell the Lakers to businessman Josh Kushner and Bob Iger for a new record-setting amount of $12 million. Kushner and Iger were reportedly in conversations surrounding expanding the NBA to Las Vegas, but seemingly pivoted and made the move to purchase the Lakers.
The move has also fueled further questions about Walter's ownership of the Los Angeles Dodgers and Sparks, including whether he'll retain those franchises or sell them.
Walter previously bought the Dodgers through his ownership group, Guggenheim Baseball Management, in May 2012 for $2.15 billion. As for the Sparks, they're owned by another Walter-led investment group, Sparks LA Sports, which also includes Magic Johnson, and the team was purchased in 2014.
However, the Lakers move seems to be a solo sale, as it's been reported that Walter will not sell either the Dodgers or the Sparks. Shelburne specifically noted that Walter will not sell the Dodgers.
#purchase #angeles #kushner
Now, as ESPN's Ramona Shelburne first reported, Walter will sell the Lakers to businessman Josh Kushner and Bob Iger for a new record-setting amount of $12 million. Kushner and Iger were reportedly in conversations surrounding expanding the NBA to Las Vegas, but seemingly pivoted and made the move to purchase the Lakers.
The move has also fueled further questions about Walter's ownership of the Los Angeles Dodgers and Sparks, including whether he'll retain those franchises or sell them.
Walter previously bought the Dodgers through his ownership group, Guggenheim Baseball Management, in May 2012 for $2.15 billion. As for the Sparks, they're owned by another Walter-led investment group, Sparks LA Sports, which also includes Magic Johnson, and the team was purchased in 2014.
However, the Lakers move seems to be a solo sale, as it's been reported that Walter will not sell either the Dodgers or the Sparks. Shelburne specifically noted that Walter will not sell the Dodgers.
#purchase #angeles #kushner
4 days ago
The Los Angeles Lakers could soon change hands again in a deal that underscores the soaring value of California's most iconic sports brands.
A group led by businessman Joshua Kushner and former Disney CEO Robert Iger has agreed to purchase the Lakers from owner Mark Walter in a transaction valued at $12 billion, according to statements released by the parties involved. If approved, the sale would set a new record for a North American sports franchise, eclipsing the $10 billion valuation attached to Walter's purchase of the team last year.
"As lifelong NBA fans, we are deeply honored for the opportunity to become stewards of the Los Angeles Lakers, one of the most iconic sports franchises in the world," Kushner and Iger said in a joint statement.
The buyers behind the record-setting Lakers deal come from two very different corners of the business world.
Joshua Kushner is a billionaire entrepreneur and venture capitalist best known as the founder of Thrive Capital, a New York-based investment firm that has backed some of the technology industry's biggest companies. Through Thrive and other investments, Kushner has built a reputation as one of the nation's most influential tech investors. He is also part of the Kushner family, a prominent name in real estate and business. Kushner is also the brother of Jared Kushner, who served as a senior adviser in President Donald Trump's first administration and is married to Trump's daughter. His father, real estate developer Charles Kushner, has served as U.S. ambassador to France since 2025.
#Lakers #sports #joshua #purchase
A group led by businessman Joshua Kushner and former Disney CEO Robert Iger has agreed to purchase the Lakers from owner Mark Walter in a transaction valued at $12 billion, according to statements released by the parties involved. If approved, the sale would set a new record for a North American sports franchise, eclipsing the $10 billion valuation attached to Walter's purchase of the team last year.
"As lifelong NBA fans, we are deeply honored for the opportunity to become stewards of the Los Angeles Lakers, one of the most iconic sports franchises in the world," Kushner and Iger said in a joint statement.
The buyers behind the record-setting Lakers deal come from two very different corners of the business world.
Joshua Kushner is a billionaire entrepreneur and venture capitalist best known as the founder of Thrive Capital, a New York-based investment firm that has backed some of the technology industry's biggest companies. Through Thrive and other investments, Kushner has built a reputation as one of the nation's most influential tech investors. He is also part of the Kushner family, a prominent name in real estate and business. Kushner is also the brother of Jared Kushner, who served as a senior adviser in President Donald Trump's first administration and is married to Trump's daughter. His father, real estate developer Charles Kushner, has served as U.S. ambassador to France since 2025.
#Lakers #sports #joshua #purchase
4 days ago
Biggest U.S. sports team sales: How Lakers broke own record with new price of $12.5 billion originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
For the second time in two years, the NBA's most glamorous franchise is being sold.
ESPN reported Wednesday that the Los Angeles Lakers are being sold to American businessmen Josh Kushner and Bob Iger. Mark Walter, the CEO of holding company TWG Global, has been the controlling owner of the Lakers since taking over the franchise from the Buss family in 2025.
While Walter purchased his control over the Lakers last year for an 11-figure amount, the team is now surpassing its own record in U.S. sports franchise valuation history.
Here's where the Lakers' sale will rank among the largest in professional U.S. sports history.
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For the second time in two years, the NBA's most glamorous franchise is being sold.
ESPN reported Wednesday that the Los Angeles Lakers are being sold to American businessmen Josh Kushner and Bob Iger. Mark Walter, the CEO of holding company TWG Global, has been the controlling owner of the Lakers since taking over the franchise from the Buss family in 2025.
While Walter purchased his control over the Lakers last year for an 11-figure amount, the team is now surpassing its own record in U.S. sports franchise valuation history.
Here's where the Lakers' sale will rank among the largest in professional U.S. sports history.
#sports #team #biggest
4 days ago
The Lakers are being sold to American businessmen Josh Kushner and Bob Iger for over $12 billion, a record-breaking price, multiple sources told ESPN.
The businessmen were involved in the expansion process in Las Vegas, but in a stunning turn, they pivoted to make an aggressive offer to buy the Lakers from Mark Walter, who had purchased a controlling interest in the team from the Buss family last year for a franchise valuation of approximately $10 billion.
"As lifelong NBA fans, we are deeply honored for the opportunity to become stewards of the Los Angeles Lakers, one of the most iconic sports franchises in the world. We have immense respect for the leadership and vision of Jerry and Jeanie Buss," Kushner and Iger said in a statement. "Our long-term commitment is to build on that foundation, compete at the highest level, and serve this extraordinary team, its fans, and the city of Los Angeles."
Walter, Walter, the CEO and chairman of diversified holding company TWG Global, has been the Lakers' majority owner since last October when his bid was unanimously approved by the NBA Board of Governors.
"Owning the Los Angeles Lakers has been one of the great honors of my life -- an extraordinary investment, but what I will carry with me is the community, the fans, and a city that treats this team as family. I am grateful to Jeanie Buss, the Buss family, the players, and the staff for welcoming me into this chapter. The Lakers belong to Los Angeles, and I have every confidence the best is still ahead," Walter said in a statement.
#buss #fans
The businessmen were involved in the expansion process in Las Vegas, but in a stunning turn, they pivoted to make an aggressive offer to buy the Lakers from Mark Walter, who had purchased a controlling interest in the team from the Buss family last year for a franchise valuation of approximately $10 billion.
"As lifelong NBA fans, we are deeply honored for the opportunity to become stewards of the Los Angeles Lakers, one of the most iconic sports franchises in the world. We have immense respect for the leadership and vision of Jerry and Jeanie Buss," Kushner and Iger said in a statement. "Our long-term commitment is to build on that foundation, compete at the highest level, and serve this extraordinary team, its fans, and the city of Los Angeles."
Walter, Walter, the CEO and chairman of diversified holding company TWG Global, has been the Lakers' majority owner since last October when his bid was unanimously approved by the NBA Board of Governors.
"Owning the Los Angeles Lakers has been one of the great honors of my life -- an extraordinary investment, but what I will carry with me is the community, the fans, and a city that treats this team as family. I am grateful to Jeanie Buss, the Buss family, the players, and the staff for welcoming me into this chapter. The Lakers belong to Los Angeles, and I have every confidence the best is still ahead," Walter said in a statement.
#buss #fans
4 days ago
In the second sale of the Lakers in less than a year, Bob Iger and Joshua Kushner are set to take control.
"As lifelong NBA fans, we are deeply honored for the opportunity to become stewards of the Los Angeles Lakers, one of the most iconic sports franchises in the world. We have immense respect for the leadership and vision of Jerry and Jeanie Buss. Our long-term commitment is to build on that foundation, compete at the highest level, and serve this extraordinary team, its fans, and the city of Los Angeles," stated Josh Kushner and Bob Iger to ESPN.
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"As lifelong NBA fans, we are deeply honored for the opportunity to become stewards of the Los Angeles Lakers, one of the most iconic sports franchises in the world. We have immense respect for the leadership and vision of Jerry and Jeanie Buss. Our long-term commitment is to build on that foundation, compete at the highest level, and serve this extraordinary team, its fans, and the city of Los Angeles," stated Josh Kushner and Bob Iger to ESPN.
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#Lakers #jerry
6 days ago
Ivanka Trump was glowing as she stepped out with her husband, Jared Kushner, for a Malibu date night alongside a group of friends, just days after the 44-year-old shared insight into her family getaway to Iceland.
Ivanka looked stylish in a navy tie-front shirt that showcased her toned abs, paired with off-white linen pants featuring navy floral detailing. The mother of two accessorized with a white clutch and brown heels, and wore her blonde locks in a blowout.
Her husband was by her side in beige pants, a navy tee and a navy bomber jacket, paired with beige sneakers. The duo enjoyed a night out at **** u with their friends on Sunday, having recently returned from their European trip.
Ivanka and Jared enjoyed a Malibu date night on Sunday (Daily Stardust / BACKGRID)
Ivanka shared several photos from the getaway with Jared and their kids Arabella, Joseph and Theodore, including a snap of her soaking in the famed Blue Lagoon as she rocked an icy blue bikini.
#night #sunday #date
Ivanka looked stylish in a navy tie-front shirt that showcased her toned abs, paired with off-white linen pants featuring navy floral detailing. The mother of two accessorized with a white clutch and brown heels, and wore her blonde locks in a blowout.
Her husband was by her side in beige pants, a navy tee and a navy bomber jacket, paired with beige sneakers. The duo enjoyed a night out at **** u with their friends on Sunday, having recently returned from their European trip.
Ivanka and Jared enjoyed a Malibu date night on Sunday (Daily Stardust / BACKGRID)
Ivanka shared several photos from the getaway with Jared and their kids Arabella, Joseph and Theodore, including a snap of her soaking in the famed Blue Lagoon as she rocked an icy blue bikini.
#night #sunday #date
6 days ago
Ivanka Trump is back in the US. After a recent trip to Iceland, she was photographed in Malibu, out for some dinner with her husband, Jared Kushner.
Ivanka Trump was photographed in Malibu over the weekend (Backgrid/The Grosby Group)
In photos taken on Sunday, Ivanka and Jared were seen arriving at **** u, the famous sushi restaurant. For the occasion, she wore an outfit made up of a blue shirt knotted into a crop top, which she paired with striking white pants with blue flowers on them.
Ivanka completed the look with brown heels and a clutch purse. She styled her hair loose and straightened. The two appeared to be accompanied by some friends, with this outing marking another night out in a summer that has included many activities.
Ivanka has spent her summer traveling across different destinations (Backgrid/The Grosby Group)
#ivanka #group #photographed #blue
Ivanka Trump was photographed in Malibu over the weekend (Backgrid/The Grosby Group)
In photos taken on Sunday, Ivanka and Jared were seen arriving at **** u, the famous sushi restaurant. For the occasion, she wore an outfit made up of a blue shirt knotted into a crop top, which she paired with striking white pants with blue flowers on them.
Ivanka completed the look with brown heels and a clutch purse. She styled her hair loose and straightened. The two appeared to be accompanied by some friends, with this outing marking another night out in a summer that has included many activities.
Ivanka has spent her summer traveling across different destinations (Backgrid/The Grosby Group)
#ivanka #group #photographed #blue
6 days ago
Ivanka Trump is in the spotlight after sharing bikini photos from a getaway amid ongoing resort criticism. The former White House advisor shared photos on social media of herself and her family enjoying the trip. The post comes against mounting backlash over a property development linked to Trump and her husband, Jared Kushner.
Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner headed to Iceland for a recent family getaway filled with waterfalls and outdoor adventures.
According to Fox News, Trump posted several striking photos from the vacation on social media, offering followers a glimpse of the family exploring the Nordic nation. The pictures showed the high-profile pair taking in Iceland's scenery, including a sweet moment of the two in front of a waterfall.
One more snapshot showed Kushner wrapping his arms around his wife for a kiss as they layered up for the cool Icelandic air. The couple's three children, Arabella, Joseph and Theodore, joined the getaway too. Ivanka Trump shared pictures of her and her two sons soaking in the geothermal waters. She also posted a family photo of the five posing outside a rustic home framed by greenery.
The images sparked mixed reactions online, with one bashing, "Are you gonna buy this land too?" "Oh look, you discovered more land to develop!" echoed another. Meanwhile, gushing over the PDA, a fan wrote, "Looks like dating couple FOREVER IN LOVE." Another admirer wrote, "Lovely, beautiful family!"
#ivanka #Social #Media
Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner headed to Iceland for a recent family getaway filled with waterfalls and outdoor adventures.
According to Fox News, Trump posted several striking photos from the vacation on social media, offering followers a glimpse of the family exploring the Nordic nation. The pictures showed the high-profile pair taking in Iceland's scenery, including a sweet moment of the two in front of a waterfall.
One more snapshot showed Kushner wrapping his arms around his wife for a kiss as they layered up for the cool Icelandic air. The couple's three children, Arabella, Joseph and Theodore, joined the getaway too. Ivanka Trump shared pictures of her and her two sons soaking in the geothermal waters. She also posted a family photo of the five posing outside a rustic home framed by greenery.
The images sparked mixed reactions online, with one bashing, "Are you gonna buy this land too?" "Oh look, you discovered more land to develop!" echoed another. Meanwhile, gushing over the PDA, a fan wrote, "Looks like dating couple FOREVER IN LOVE." Another admirer wrote, "Lovely, beautiful family!"
#ivanka #Social #Media
8 days ago
Fifa has been forced to U-turn on plans to sell off a slice of the World Cup after fierce opposition, with threats of future boycotts and calls for the governing body's president, Gianni Infantino, to quit.
But why were a group of tech investors interested in the World Cup in the first place, and are similar proposals in the future inevitable?
In a world in which AI could upend human recreation and pastimes, executives at Thrive Eternal, a spin-off of venture capital firm Thrive Capital, saw an opportunity to lead a group of investors to place cash in the biggest sporting competition on the planet.
The football World Cup was seen as the latest in a new strategy from the firm, which believes that sport will not only survive the AI revolution, but grow in value.
Run by Joshua Kushner, the brother of US Donald Trump's son-in-law and adviser Jared, Thrive mainly invests in technology companies developing artificial intelligence (AI) and it has been a major financial backer of OpenAI.
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But why were a group of tech investors interested in the World Cup in the first place, and are similar proposals in the future inevitable?
In a world in which AI could upend human recreation and pastimes, executives at Thrive Eternal, a spin-off of venture capital firm Thrive Capital, saw an opportunity to lead a group of investors to place cash in the biggest sporting competition on the planet.
The football World Cup was seen as the latest in a new strategy from the firm, which believes that sport will not only survive the AI revolution, but grow in value.
Run by Joshua Kushner, the brother of US Donald Trump's son-in-law and adviser Jared, Thrive mainly invests in technology companies developing artificial intelligence (AI) and it has been a major financial backer of OpenAI.
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8 days ago
Fifa has been forced to U-turn on plans to sell off a slice of the World Cup after fierce opposition, with threats of future boycotts and calls for the governing body's president, Gianni Infantino, to quit.
But why were a group of tech investors interested in the World Cup in the first place, and are similar proposals in the future inevitable?
In a world in which AI could upend human recreation and pastimes, executives at Thrive Eternal, a spin-off of venture capital firm Thrive Capital, saw an opportunity to lead a group of investors to place cash in the biggest sporting competition on the planet.
The football World Cup was seen as the latest in a new strategy from firm, which believes that sport will not only survive the AI revolution, but grow in value.
Run by Joshua Kushner, the brother of US Donald Trump's son-in-law and adviser Jared, Thrive mainly invests in technology companies developing artificial intelligence (AI) and it has been a major financial backer of Open AI.
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But why were a group of tech investors interested in the World Cup in the first place, and are similar proposals in the future inevitable?
In a world in which AI could upend human recreation and pastimes, executives at Thrive Eternal, a spin-off of venture capital firm Thrive Capital, saw an opportunity to lead a group of investors to place cash in the biggest sporting competition on the planet.
The football World Cup was seen as the latest in a new strategy from firm, which believes that sport will not only survive the AI revolution, but grow in value.
Run by Joshua Kushner, the brother of US Donald Trump's son-in-law and adviser Jared, Thrive mainly invests in technology companies developing artificial intelligence (AI) and it has been a major financial backer of Open AI.
#place #firm #gianni
10 days ago
Electronic Arts announced the completion of its acquisition by a consortium comprising Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, private equity firm Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners, the investment firm led by Jared Kushner. The deal, valued at $55 billion, closed on Tuesday, according to CNBC.
EA shareholders received $210 in cash per share. The company's stock has ceased trading and has been delisted from Nasdaq, EA said.
The consortium's agreement to acquire the Redwood City, California-based video game maker was first announced on September 29, 2025, and EA stockholders approved the deal at a special meeting on December 22, 2025.
Andrew Wilson, chairman and CEO of Electronic Arts, said in a statement that the company would "invest boldly, accelerate innovation, and build the next generation of games and experiences" with its new partners.
Turqi Alnowaiser, deputy governor and head of international investments at PIF, noted that the fund had been a minority investor in EA for more than five years. "Entertainment and sports are key areas of strategic focus for PIF, and are among the fastest growing and evolving sectors around the world," he said in a statement.
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EA shareholders received $210 in cash per share. The company's stock has ceased trading and has been delisted from Nasdaq, EA said.
The consortium's agreement to acquire the Redwood City, California-based video game maker was first announced on September 29, 2025, and EA stockholders approved the deal at a special meeting on December 22, 2025.
Andrew Wilson, chairman and CEO of Electronic Arts, said in a statement that the company would "invest boldly, accelerate innovation, and build the next generation of games and experiences" with its new partners.
Turqi Alnowaiser, deputy governor and head of international investments at PIF, noted that the fund had been a minority investor in EA for more than five years. "Entertainment and sports are key areas of strategic focus for PIF, and are among the fastest growing and evolving sectors around the world," he said in a statement.
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10 days ago
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Madden NFL, the video game that allows you to escape reality by doing things like coaching the Jets to a Super Bowl, now belongs to Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund and, in a small but well-compensated way, the President of the United States' son-in-law.
The Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia closed its $55 billion purchase of Electronic Arts on Tuesday alongside Silver Lake and Jared Kushner's Affinity Partners. Shareholders collected $210 a share in cash. EA's stock stopped trading and comes off the Nasdaq, ending a 36-year public run.
It's the largest leveraged buyout in history, a phrase worth sitting with, because the previous record holder was the 2007 buyout of Texas utility TXU, which ended in one of the biggest bankruptcies in American history.
The financing is where this gets video game-level fun. PIF (which already owned roughly 9.9% of EA) borrowed $20 billion from JPMorgan, which also advised the consortium, so JPMorgan earned a fee for recommending the deal and now earns interest funding it. Kushner, who reportedly brokered the introduction between the Saudis and EA, runs a fund that PIF seeded with $2 billion in 2021 over the objections of PIF's own advisers. The money left Riyadh, hired a Kushner, and came home with EA Sports FC and Jedi Survivor.
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Madden NFL, the video game that allows you to escape reality by doing things like coaching the Jets to a Super Bowl, now belongs to Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund and, in a small but well-compensated way, the President of the United States' son-in-law.
The Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia closed its $55 billion purchase of Electronic Arts on Tuesday alongside Silver Lake and Jared Kushner's Affinity Partners. Shareholders collected $210 a share in cash. EA's stock stopped trading and comes off the Nasdaq, ending a 36-year public run.
It's the largest leveraged buyout in history, a phrase worth sitting with, because the previous record holder was the 2007 buyout of Texas utility TXU, which ended in one of the biggest bankruptcies in American history.
The financing is where this gets video game-level fun. PIF (which already owned roughly 9.9% of EA) borrowed $20 billion from JPMorgan, which also advised the consortium, so JPMorgan earned a fee for recommending the deal and now earns interest funding it. Kushner, who reportedly brokered the introduction between the Saudis and EA, runs a fund that PIF seeded with $2 billion in 2021 over the objections of PIF's own advisers. The money left Riyadh, hired a Kushner, and came home with EA Sports FC and Jedi Survivor.
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10 days ago
Tosin Adarabioyo has labelled his Chelsea colleague Mykhailo Mudryk a "freak," and the center-back confessed he isn't remotely shocked his teammate has preserved his physical conditioning throughout the past 20 months.
Mudryk returned to action for the Blues on Wednesday for the first time since November 2024, coming off the bench during the closing stages of the 1-0 loss to Juventus at Hong Kong's Kai Tak Stadium. The FA announced last week that Mudryk's anti-doping disciplinary case had been resolved.
Manager Xabi Alonso informed Mudryk before kickoff that he intended to deploy him for the final 10-15 minutes. While all Chelsea players on the field had been introduced as substitutes at various points in the second period, Nicolas Jackson agreed beforehand to give up his spot to allow Mudryk's entrance, as per football.london.
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Mudryk returned to action for the Blues on Wednesday for the first time since November 2024, coming off the bench during the closing stages of the 1-0 loss to Juventus at Hong Kong's Kai Tak Stadium. The FA announced last week that Mudryk's anti-doping disciplinary case had been resolved.
Manager Xabi Alonso informed Mudryk before kickoff that he intended to deploy him for the final 10-15 minutes. While all Chelsea players on the field had been introduced as substitutes at various points in the second period, Nicolas Jackson agreed beforehand to give up his spot to allow Mudryk's entrance, as per football.london.
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#donald
10 days ago
U.S. Men's National Team head coach made it perfectly clear after signing a new four-year deal to remain in the role that he intends to inject some fresh talent into his side in the near future.
Speaking after putting pen to paper on his fresh contract, the Argentine said, "We are seeing that start to appear new talented players, 16, 17, 18, 19-year-olds, young kids with the possibility and potential to be important players in the next World Cup, and I think what we are seeing is an amazing potential."
Among those is likely 17-year-old Borussia Dortmund winger Mathis Albert. The former LA Galaxy academy starlet became the youngest American to play in the Bundesliga in April when he came on as a substitute at just 16 years and 340 days old against SC Freiburg.
Donald Trump sparks outrage with Harry Kane World Cup comments
Donald Trump addresses Gianni Infantino's World Cup sale plans, amidst Kushner links
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Speaking after putting pen to paper on his fresh contract, the Argentine said, "We are seeing that start to appear new talented players, 16, 17, 18, 19-year-olds, young kids with the possibility and potential to be important players in the next World Cup, and I think what we are seeing is an amazing potential."
Among those is likely 17-year-old Borussia Dortmund winger Mathis Albert. The former LA Galaxy academy starlet became the youngest American to play in the Bundesliga in April when he came on as a substitute at just 16 years and 340 days old against SC Freiburg.
Donald Trump sparks outrage with Harry Kane World Cup comments
Donald Trump addresses Gianni Infantino's World Cup sale plans, amidst Kushner links
#year #players
10 days ago
The drawn-out Yan Diomande transfer saga has finally reached its conclusion. Real Madrid have secured the Ivorian's signature, with the La Liga giants confirming they had struck an agreement with RB Leipzig in an official club statement on Thursday afternoon.
It read: "Real Madrid CF and RB Leipzig have reached an agreement for the transfer of player Yan Diomande, who will be linked to our club for the next seven seasons, until June 30, 2033."
The 19-year-old will reportedly set Real Madrid back a potential £120 million ($161.5 million). That figure is substantially higher than what transfer rivals Liverpool were prepared to pay earlier this summer, as per the Liverpool Echo.
Donald Trump sparks outrage with Harry Kane World Cup comments
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It read: "Real Madrid CF and RB Leipzig have reached an agreement for the transfer of player Yan Diomande, who will be linked to our club for the next seven seasons, until June 30, 2033."
The 19-year-old will reportedly set Real Madrid back a potential £120 million ($161.5 million). That figure is substantially higher than what transfer rivals Liverpool were prepared to pay earlier this summer, as per the Liverpool Echo.
Donald Trump sparks outrage with Harry Kane World Cup comments
Donald Trump addresses Gianni Infantino's World Cup sale plans, amidst Kushner links
#diomande
11 days ago
A groveling Gianni Infantino has issued an apology for attempting to sell the FIFA World Cup, confirming that the controversial proposal has been SCRAPPED. Infantino has faced fierce backlash since FIFA announced last week — following media reports breaking the story — a plan to sell its competitions to private investors, igniting fury across the soccer community at every level.
UEFA members unanimously voted to boycott FIFA tournaments if the proposal moved forward, while FIFA chief ******* ne Wenger publicly opposed it. An emergency meeting was convened in Morocco on Wednesday amid relentless criticism and continuous leaks surrounding the plans, as per The Mirror.
Infantino has now conceded defeat with a formal apology — though he intends to fight on and retain his position as FIFA President, despite widespread demands for his resignation. A letter co-signed by Infantino and FIFA General Secretary Mattias Grafstrom states: "We acknowledge that errors were also made after the proposal was leaked to media.
Donald Trump sparks outrage with Harry Kane World Cup comments
Donald Trump addresses Gianni Infantino's World Cup sale plans, amidst Kushner links
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UEFA members unanimously voted to boycott FIFA tournaments if the proposal moved forward, while FIFA chief ******* ne Wenger publicly opposed it. An emergency meeting was convened in Morocco on Wednesday amid relentless criticism and continuous leaks surrounding the plans, as per The Mirror.
Infantino has now conceded defeat with a formal apology — though he intends to fight on and retain his position as FIFA President, despite widespread demands for his resignation. A letter co-signed by Infantino and FIFA General Secretary Mattias Grafstrom states: "We acknowledge that errors were also made after the proposal was leaked to media.
Donald Trump sparks outrage with Harry Kane World Cup comments
Donald Trump addresses Gianni Infantino's World Cup sale plans, amidst Kushner links
#World #gianni
12 days ago
Spain's FIFA World Cup winner Ferran Torres has insisted he had no political intentions when he was photographed wearing a 'MAGA'-style hat during Spain's victory celebrations in front of the president.
Torres netted the only goal of the game in the World Cup Final as Spain defeated Lionel Messi's Argentina to claim their second ****** le in the sport's most prestigious tournament.
While several players were spotted performing the 'Trump dance' as the President took to the podium to celebrate alongside the squad, the Spanish team appeared to keep the jokes rolling as Torres sported the red hat upon their return to Spain the following day. The Barcelona forward, however, has maintained it had nothing to do with politics, via The Mirror US.
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Donald Trump addresses Gianni Infantino's World Cup sale plans, amidst Kushner links
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Torres netted the only goal of the game in the World Cup Final as Spain defeated Lionel Messi's Argentina to claim their second ****** le in the sport's most prestigious tournament.
While several players were spotted performing the 'Trump dance' as the President took to the podium to celebrate alongside the squad, the Spanish team appeared to keep the jokes rolling as Torres sported the red hat upon their return to Spain the following day. The Barcelona forward, however, has maintained it had nothing to do with politics, via The Mirror US.
Donald Trump sparks outrage with Harry Kane World Cup comments
Donald Trump addresses Gianni Infantino's World Cup sale plans, amidst Kushner links
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12 days ago
Arsene Wenger has sought to separate himself from Gianni Infantino as the World Cup investment controversy threatens to bring down the embattled FIFA President.
UEFA is actively working to engineer Infantino's removal from his role at the helm of world soccer's governing body. Infantino finds himself at the center of significant opposition following his announcement of contentious plans to sell ownership shares in competitions like the World Cup to external investors.
He was compelled to reverse course after UEFA, CONCACAF and the Asian Football Confederation joined forces to oppose the confidential proposal. There is now a coordinated push to oust Infantino, who had been prepared to pursue a fourth presidential term, as per The Mirror.
Donald Trump sparks outrage with Harry Kane World Cup comments
Donald Trump addresses Gianni Infantino's World Cup sale plans, amidst Kushner links
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UEFA is actively working to engineer Infantino's removal from his role at the helm of world soccer's governing body. Infantino finds himself at the center of significant opposition following his announcement of contentious plans to sell ownership shares in competitions like the World Cup to external investors.
He was compelled to reverse course after UEFA, CONCACAF and the Asian Football Confederation joined forces to oppose the confidential proposal. There is now a coordinated push to oust Infantino, who had been prepared to pursue a fourth presidential term, as per The Mirror.
Donald Trump sparks outrage with Harry Kane World Cup comments
Donald Trump addresses Gianni Infantino's World Cup sale plans, amidst Kushner links
#infantino #gianni #Trump #plans
13 days ago
Having tested the waters of managerial free agency, Mauricio Pochettino has decided to dive back into the world of international soccer, signing a new four-year deal to remain head coach of the U.S. Men's National Team.
His role since September 2024, Pochettino had little time to prepare his side for a home FIFA World Cup this summer. Ultimately, his team played some scintillating soccer at times as they won their group and their first knockout stage game since 2002, before being humbled in the Round of 16 by Belgium as they waved farewell to hopes of reaching their first quarterfinal in 24 years.
Pochettino's initial contract expired following the World Cup, leaving his future, and that of the USMNT, in the air in recent weeks. However, on Monday, U.S. Soccer announced that the Argentine had returned to guide the USMNT through this next World Cup cycle, which will culminate with the tournament in Morocco, Spain, and Portugal - should they qualify.
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Donald Trump addresses Gianni Infantino's World Cup sale plans, amidst Kushner links
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His role since September 2024, Pochettino had little time to prepare his side for a home FIFA World Cup this summer. Ultimately, his team played some scintillating soccer at times as they won their group and their first knockout stage game since 2002, before being humbled in the Round of 16 by Belgium as they waved farewell to hopes of reaching their first quarterfinal in 24 years.
Pochettino's initial contract expired following the World Cup, leaving his future, and that of the USMNT, in the air in recent weeks. However, on Monday, U.S. Soccer announced that the Argentine had returned to guide the USMNT through this next World Cup cycle, which will culminate with the tournament in Morocco, Spain, and Portugal - should they qualify.
Donald Trump sparks outrage with Harry Kane World Cup comments
Donald Trump addresses Gianni Infantino's World Cup sale plans, amidst Kushner links
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13 days ago
Alejandro Garnacho has suggested he's rediscovering his love for the beautiful game in what seems like a pointed jab at former club Chelsea. The Argentine made his Aston Villa debut against Indonesia All Stars as Unai Emery's team secured a 3-1 win, after which the 22-year-old couldn't help taking a shot at the Blues.
Garnacho linked up with the UEFA Europa League champions on a season-long loan arrangement with a conditional obligation to purchase for £43 million ($57.7 million), should Villa choose to activate it. There appears to be no affection remaining for his previous employers after hinting at a miserable spell at Stamford Bridge.
Xabi Alonso deemed the forward expendable following his appointment as permanent boss. Garnacho, who departed Manchester United amid controversy last summer, has now ignited another acrimonious fallout after leaving a club, as per The Mirror.
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Donald Trump addresses Gianni Infantino's World Cup sale plans, amidst Kushner links
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Garnacho linked up with the UEFA Europa League champions on a season-long loan arrangement with a conditional obligation to purchase for £43 million ($57.7 million), should Villa choose to activate it. There appears to be no affection remaining for his previous employers after hinting at a miserable spell at Stamford Bridge.
Xabi Alonso deemed the forward expendable following his appointment as permanent boss. Garnacho, who departed Manchester United amid controversy last summer, has now ignited another acrimonious fallout after leaving a club, as per The Mirror.
Donald Trump sparks outrage with Harry Kane World Cup comments
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13 days ago
United States President Donald Trump is no stranger to controversy, and he found himself in yet another one when he involved himself in FIFA's ruling to rescind the red card suspension handed to United States striker Folarin Balogun. In July, one of the nation's top Democrats, Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.), the ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, demanded that FIFA turn over all records related to its communications with Trump, members of his administration, and the Trump Organization.
If Raskin follows through with the probe, he may find correspondence FIFA President Gianni Infantino does indeed have plans in the works tied to people close to the Trump administration.
Last week, The Times' Martyn Ziegler reported on Infantino's plans to sell a private stake in future World Cups to private investors, including Josh Kushner, the younger brother of Jared Kushner, the United States Special Envoy for Peace Missions and husband of Trump's daughter, Ivanka. Infantino backed off of his plans after they were met with global outrage, but the damage was already done.
There has been increasing pressure for Infantino to be ousted, and he is reportedly turning to the Trump administration for support.
"Gianni Infantino is set to hold a meeting with senior figures in the Trump administration as he seeks support to continue at FIFA. Infantino has already been calling federations for public support as pressure grows for him to resign," Ben Jacobs reported on Monday.
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If Raskin follows through with the probe, he may find correspondence FIFA President Gianni Infantino does indeed have plans in the works tied to people close to the Trump administration.
Last week, The Times' Martyn Ziegler reported on Infantino's plans to sell a private stake in future World Cups to private investors, including Josh Kushner, the younger brother of Jared Kushner, the United States Special Envoy for Peace Missions and husband of Trump's daughter, Ivanka. Infantino backed off of his plans after they were met with global outrage, but the damage was already done.
There has been increasing pressure for Infantino to be ousted, and he is reportedly turning to the Trump administration for support.
"Gianni Infantino is set to hold a meeting with senior figures in the Trump administration as he seeks support to continue at FIFA. Infantino has already been calling federations for public support as pressure grows for him to resign," Ben Jacobs reported on Monday.
#infantino #raskin
16 days ago
Less than two weeks after what was considered a successful World Cup, FIFA is drawing the wrong kind of headlines.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has brought forth a proposal to all of its 211 member ****** ociations to raise $20 billion through private investment by selling stakes in the top FIFA-run tournaments. That would include both the men's and women's World Cups.
The backlash has already started from confederations, including UEFA, which governs European soccer. But while calls to reject the plan have been loud, all Infantino needs is 106 of 211 votes to move forward. The cash infusion for bigger member ****** ociations, like Spain, France and England, among many others, is nothing compare to what the money could do for smaller countries looking to further develop the programs in their respective countries.
Here's a rundown of what's at stake and what could happen next.
Infantino, who has been in charge of FIFA since 2016, wants to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors, including Joshua Kushner, the brother of U.S. President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner. The transaction would be done through Thrive Capital, a venture-capital firm.
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FIFA president Gianni Infantino has brought forth a proposal to all of its 211 member ****** ociations to raise $20 billion through private investment by selling stakes in the top FIFA-run tournaments. That would include both the men's and women's World Cups.
The backlash has already started from confederations, including UEFA, which governs European soccer. But while calls to reject the plan have been loud, all Infantino needs is 106 of 211 votes to move forward. The cash infusion for bigger member ****** ociations, like Spain, France and England, among many others, is nothing compare to what the money could do for smaller countries looking to further develop the programs in their respective countries.
Here's a rundown of what's at stake and what could happen next.
Infantino, who has been in charge of FIFA since 2016, wants to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors, including Joshua Kushner, the brother of U.S. President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner. The transaction would be done through Thrive Capital, a venture-capital firm.
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