Leeds United have had a strong connection to Italy in the past few years. Two of the club’s majority shareholders in the past have been Italians.
In 2014, Massimo Cellino and his family consortium Eleonora Sport Ltd agreed to purchase a 75% majority stake in Leeds United. The Football League rejected the proposal, but Cellino appealed the decision and eventually won. He took control of the club, and his time in charge was filled with controversy.
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Leeds United defender named in betting scandal – what this could mean for the club legallyAndrea Radrizzani was the next Italian to buy a majority stake in the club, acquiring Cellino’s shares and becoming the full owner. His time at the club was memorable, as Leeds bought back Elland Road and were promoted to the Premier League for the first time in decades.
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NewsLeeds United defender named in betting scandal – what this could mean for the club legallyby Kwadwo HemengApril 11, 2025
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Leeds United have had a strong connection to Italy in the past few years. Two of the club’s majority shareholders in the past have been Italians.
In 2014, Massimo Cellino and his family consortium Eleonora Sport Ltd agreed to purchase a 75% majority stake in Leeds United. The Football League rejected the proposal, but Cellino appealed the decision and eventually won. He took control of the club, and his time in charge was filled with controversy.
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Leeds United player under investigation in betting scandal
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Now, Leeds United are in the news in Italy for the wrong reasons. According to reports from the region, a major betting scandal has been uncovered. Leeds defender Junior Firpo was named among up to 14 players set to be under investigation. Corriere della Sera has named Firpo in a long list of names including Newcastle United star Sandro Tonali and former Leeds loanee Weston McKennie.
USMNT star McKennie was on loan at Elland Road for the 2022/23 season.
The report claims these players are under investigation for illegal online betting. There’s no evidence that Firpo and other players involved ever gambled on football games. Their names were only listed after findings when some suspects were interviewed.
