FSG withdraws from Bordeaux deal; statement made; Liverpool owners explain choice.

Liverpool’s owner, FSG, has pulled away from an agreement to buy French club Bordeaux. The reasoning behind the decision has been explained.

Fenway Sports Group (FSG), the owner of Liverpool, has withdrawn from a proposed takeover bid for French club Bordeaux. Looking to transition to a multi-club model, the American group had been in talks with the Ligue 2 side.

However, a press release from Bordeaux has stated that exploratory conversations between FSG and the six-time French champion have concluded. Liverpool’s ownership group will instead look elsewhere to grow its portfolio.

“FC Girondins de Bordeaux and its shareholder have been informed by Fenway Sports Group of its desire not to pursue discussions initiated in recent weeks with a view to purchasing the club,” according to a statement. “This decision is explained in particular by the stadium’s substantial expense in the coming years, as well as the overall economic environment of French football.

“FC Girondins de Bordeaux and Gérard Lopez would like to thank Fenway Sports Group for their interest in the club and its teams, as well as for travelling to meet with its stakeholders. The Club and its shareholders are currently focusing all of their efforts on finalising a funding plan for the 2024/2025 season in preparation for the appeal hearing.”

According to Liverpool.com, while a move to acquire Bordeaux appeared to make sense, the reasons for pulling out of a potential agreement mount up. It will be intriguing to watch where FSG goes next as it seeks to acquire another football team.

The benefits of doing so are obvious, but it must be the proper move to be effective. Michael Edwards and Julian Ward will both be involved once a new team has been formed, with the latter having been part of the discussions in this case.

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Manager of Uruguay Shares Important Defensive Plan Against Liverpool Star

During this Copa America 2024, Uruguay and Colombia placed first in their respective groups. Although Luis Diaz of Liverpool is a star player, La Celeste manager Marcelo Bielsa is more interested in his teammate James Rodríguez.

After four games, Rodríguez has one goal and five assists, making headlines. But Uruguay’s defensive strategy centres on Diaz, and in a Tuesday media statement, Bielsa said his team cannot afford to allow Diaz room.

Diaz scored a heads-up goal in the 5-0 victory over Panama, and it appears the former Leeds United manager wants his players to stay away from the same mistakes the Central American club made.

“Díaz is going to thrive if we defend with 40 metres behind us,” Bielsa said to the press (via Diario AS). “He enjoys having room behind him, and he will still find ways to score even if we defend directly in front of the goal. In games, you want to create opportunities for yourself while trying to prevent the opposition from attacking. People will always inquire about a backup plan, though, if you are unable to dominate in the opponent’s half.

There isn’t one; all you need to do is carry out plan A to the best of your ability. A compact squad wants to gain control by attacking, but they also need to know how to defend in case they are unable to. Similar to how we attack, Colombia does the same.

When necessary, we defend; after that, we just have to wait and see. Under manager Nestor Lorenzo, Colombia will want to build on their outstanding performance. They have won 27 straight games, and they may either extend this winning streak against Uruguay or end in defeat and miss out on the Copa America final.