{
  "id": 13062284,
  "title": "Everton owners consider selling club two years after takeover",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/everton-owners-consider-selling-club-two-years-after-takeover-13062284",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-09T07:46:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "BBC News",
    "slug": "bbc-news",
    "url": "https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cmvg9pgg4keyo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Friedkin Group, Everton owners, are considering the sale of the club less than two years after taking control. The American group acquired Everton in 2024 in what was believed to be a deal worth over £400 million. In a statement, TFG noted that after focusing on stability, investment, and the opening of the club's new stadium last year, the time has come to contemplate the next phase. TFG indicated they are exploring investment opportunities for Everton Football Club, which could potentially include the sale of a controlling stake. Upon taking charge, the Friedkin Group inherited a club facing substantial financial instability and challenges both internally and externally. Their priority was to provide the necessary stability, investment, and support to ensure the club's long-term future, including the completion of the long-awaited stadium. Now that this foundation is firmly established, TFG sees the opportune moment to consider Everton's future.",
  "summary": "Everton owners the Friedkin Group are exploring the sale of the club less than two years after taking control.",
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      {
        "outlet": "BBC Sport Football",
        "title": "Everton owners consider selling club two years after takeover",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/everton-owners-consider-selling-club-two-years-after-takeover",
        "published": "2026-10-09T07:46:02.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "City AM",
        "title": "Everton owners The Friedkin Group put Merseyside club up for sale",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/everton-owners-the-friedkin-group-put-merseyside-club-up-for-sale",
        "published": "2026-10-09T08:28:20.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}