Gao Jisheng, the founder and chairman of Lander Sports Development Co., has bought control of Southampton Football Club, becoming the second … Gao Jisheng has broken his silence and given a rare interview and talked about his intentions for Saints the the Financial Times. I got defensive': In a candid interview, Ashley Cole opens up to...No Thiago? This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's SunSport has confirmed that Gao was indeed named in Chinese state media as one of a number of businessmen who gave bribes to Xu Maiyong, the vice-mayor of the city of Hangzhou known as “Xu three more” because of his lust for money, women - and more women. Serge Gnabry scores a HAT-TRICK and new signing Leroy Sane...Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media GroupREVEALED: A reunion with Pep Guardiola was 'never on the cards' for Thiago Alcantara as Liverpool's new £25m star felt Bayern Munich experience was 'too intense' under Man City bossNo pay cuts at the PFA during the Covid-19 pandemic as the player union will pay all 62 staff in full including Gordon Taylor's £2m salaryThe comments below have been moderated in advance. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Other contributors: Matt Slater and Luke Brown It was supposed to be the record-breaking sponsorship that paved the way for Southampton to grow commercially and in Asia. He adds to a growing cast of colorful overseas owners pumping money into English clubs. Man Utd transfer news LIVE: Follow all the latest news from Old TraffordBoth Xu and Jiang were executed by lethal injection by the Chinese state authorities on July 19, 2011.But Gao and Lander did not take no for an answer and launched a legal challenge to the Premier League’s decision, contesting the facts behind the refusal to allow them to proceed. No problem! Mr McCormick, who will deliver the report to the Premier League board for a final decision, is likely to concentrate on making the verdict legally watertight ahead of likely challenges if it goes against the Saudi-led consortium.Miguel Almiron could have a new role in Newcastle United's 4-4-2 and how he reacted to being droppedWith the backdrop of a huge geopolitical proxy war, piracy and uncomfortable questions over human rights, this is arguably an era-defining decision for the Premier League - who will live with the consequences of whichever call they make for years to come. Gao has twice been involved in corruption casesThe richest league in the world is no stranger to scandal and colourful characters. News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. Man Utd to launch last-minute Sancho bid and are confident of cut-price dealAdd in other concerns about Gao and the deal — and the Lander takeover — seemed dead in the water. Former Bordeaux owner Joseph DaGrosa is in negotiations to buy SouthamptonAHEAD OF THE GAME: Premier League and FA make significant cuts to kids' football... whilst Timo Werner joins...Southampton suffered another setback this summer when a dispute with shirt sponsors LD Sports, a Chinese entertainment and marketing company, led them to cancel the contract. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. REVEALED: A reunion with Pep Guardiola was 'never on the cards' for Thiago Alcantara as Liverpool's new £25m...The club finished 16th last season and 17th the season before, and this campaign the side had looked certain for relegation after a torrid start that saw them thumped 9-0 at home to Leicester in November.Southampton are reportedly set to put the club on sale for an asking price of around £250mJurgen Klopp could unleash Thiago Alcantara on SUNDAY in Liverpool's crunch clash against Chelsea as Reds...Manchester United hold talks with Porto over £17m left-back Alex Telles as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer looks to...'I am not treating Southampton as a pig to be fattened and sold,' he told the Financial Times.Gao took over the Saints in August 2017 hoping to help the club challenge for a place in the top six but has seen them consistently struggle in the lead, with the team battling relegation in the last few seasons.Bayern Munich 8-0 Schalke: No Thiago?
It is Newcastle's burden that they just happen to be caught in the middle of it.Every rule you need to know as government confirms new North East lockdown restrictions No problem! The richest league in the world is no stranger to scandal and colourful characters.