MRGA! SPL's prestigious Rangers are close to acquiring U.S. capital! BBC June conclusion
Apr 24, 2025
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Recently, fans wearing hats with these phrases can be seen at Ibrox Stadium, the home of Rangers in the Scottish Premier League (SPL). The phrase, a parody of U.S. President Donald Trump's campaign slogan, Make America Great Again (MAGA), implies Rangers fans' eyes toward the club's recent discussions on the acquisition.
Rangers have officially confirmed the possibility of acquiring U.S. capital, which has been circulating only in rumors. In a statement on the 24th (Korea Standard Time), Rangers said 'Andrew Cabenach and the 49ers Enterprise Global Football Group (hereinafter referred to as the 49ers) consortium are in productive conversations regarding club acquisitions and investments' The 49ers run Leeds United, which recently won promotion to the English Premier League, including the National Football League (NFL) San Francisco 49ers. 49ers succeeded in acquiring Leeds for 70 million pounds (about 132.5 billion won) in July 2023.
Founded in 1872, Rangers have split the SPL with Celtic. Rangers have won the SPL 55 times, and Celtic will be on par with Rangers by winning this season. But there is not enough money in the pocket. In 2012, when he entered court receivership due to corporate tax arrears, he was expelled from the first division and demoted to the fourth division where semi-professional teams participate. After returning to SPL again in the 2016-2017 season, he regained his form as a strong player by winning the 2020-2021 season, but he is still not out of financial trouble, with a net loss of 17.2 million pounds (about 32.5 billion won) in a report in October last year.
BBC said 'Rangers has been privately holding discussions on the sale of the club since 2023' he said. The timing of 49ers' acquisition is not mentioned, but sources say the transaction is expected to be completed in June..
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
