Leeds United fans and Rangers fans were worried after UEFA’s investigation in the past month. Crystal Palace beat Manchester City to win the FA Cup.
In the process, they sealed European football for next season. But, UEFA were made aware of some alarms and announced they will investigate and decide on a ruling. John Textor is a majority shareholder in Palace and Lyon, with both teams in the same competitions next season.
Textor sold his 43% stake in Crystal Palace to prevent the club from being kicked out of Europe.
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Leeds United chief outlines new role
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The news raised concerns among fans, especially rangers fans. They feared that if in the future, Leeds make Europe, they could be forced out of the competition. Leeds chairman Paraag Marathe addressed the rumours, saying that both clubs are different ‘universes’.
Marathe recently outlined his role with the Scottish club, which the 49ers took over this year. The Leeds chairman revealed how he would split time between both clubs:
“I don’t see it as hours in a day, days in a week or weeks in a year, I really don’t. To me, I hate losing and I want to win. I will do whatever I need to do to keep me on the winning side of the ledger at any club.
“That is all I care about. I don’t even know where I was two days ago. Honestly. Right now I am here and thinking about this. That is all that drives me.”
49ers have real ambition
Leeds fans should be happy with the ownership. So far, they have done a good job in charge, and can only do better in the future. How things are conducted this summer will be key to what happens in the Premier League next season.
The 49ers are focused on success on the pitch and off it, and their ambition may see Leeds return to its glory days.
