A recent study by criminologists at Manchester University has raised concerns over the ownership structures of Premier League clubs, revealing that many are complex and opaque. Notably, Manchester United includes 13 legal entities in their ownership, while Aston Villa’s structure spans four offshore territories. The researchers found that over half of the clubs cannot fully disclose their beneficial owners, with 12 of the 20 teams having at least 10% of untraceable holdings. This environment creates risks for money laundering and other financial crimes, as ownership transparency is severely limited, hindering accountability.
The ownership structures of Premier League clubs enable conditions conducive to money laundering and financial crimes, as a University study found complex and opaque setups.
Researchers discovered that 12 of the 20 Premier League clubs have at least 10% untraceable holdings, limiting transparency and increasing the risk of illicit activities.
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