Daniel Levy feels squeeze as Lewis family tightens grip on Tottenham

Daniel Levy is experiencing a gradual loss of influence as the Lewis family strengthens their control over Tottenham Hotspur. Once a 25-year executive chairman, Levy was ousted by the majority owners in September 2025. Previously holding nearly 30% ownership in Enic Sports Inc, the parent company owning Tottenham, the Lewis family has since increased their stake to 67%, leaving Levy with around 25% ownership.

Despite having the option to match their investments and maintain his stake, Levy chose not to, thereby diluting his influence. His attempts to sell his shares to Eight Sports Capital have been unsuccessful, prompting Levy to turn his attention to the NBA. The 64-year-old is part of a consortium bidding for a London franchise of the NBA's new European league, expected to be launched in October next year.

The Lewis family are also competing for the franchise, while Burnley is grappling with debt issues, which may or may not lead to further borrowing. Meanwhile, a faulty submission deadline has caused issues for athletes in the World Anti-Doping Agency's whereabouts test system. British weightlifter Marcus Harrison, who tested positive for steroids, has effectively ruled himself out of two Olympic Games due to his refusal to cooperate with the investigation.

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