The inside story of how the Glazers pulled off Man United takeover - the most toxic in English football history
Briefly

Two decades after the Glazer family's leveraged buyout of Manchester United, discontent among fans remains high. Upon taking ownership, the Glazer siblings’ first business meeting was with Vodafone, concerned about its sponsorship deal due to the growing anger from fans. Over the years, fans have criticized the Glazers for prioritizing profit over club welfare, leading to increasing dissatisfaction, despite the deal netting the Glazers approximately £1 billion. This ongoing rift highlights the clash between commercial interests and supporter loyalty in football ownership.
When the Glazers first arrived as owners, their initial visit was to Vodafone, which was anxious about its substantial sponsorship deal with Manchester United.
The leveraged buyout has been a source of ongoing anger among fans, compounded over time by perceived mismanagement and financial gain for the Glazers.
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