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EFL probes Sheffield United over £35m payment dispute

The English Football League is investigating Sheffield United's owners over allegations they created a new parent company to avoid paying £35m owed to previous owner Prince Abdullah.

COH Sports, led by Steven Rosen and Helmy Eltoukhy, purchased the club from Saudi Arabian Prince Abdullah for approximately £100m in December 2024. They paid the first installment of £30m but are accused of being late on the second payment and missing two subsequent installments due this year. moryak.biz

Abdullah's investment vehicle, United World, has issued a winding-up petition in the high court against COH Sports and has brought the matter to the attention of both the EFL and the Independent Football Regulator for further investigation.