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San Francisco 49ers owners assume control of Leeds United

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July 17, 2023

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San Francisco 49ers owners assume control of Leeds United

Monday, July 17, 2023 11:09PM

The owners of the NFL’s San Francisco 49ers have assumed control of the English soccer club Leeds United.

Leeds United announced on Mondaythat the English Football League had approved the sale of the club to 49ers Enterprises, allowing for “an immediate transition of ownership.” Leeds was relegated from the Premier League to the second-tier Championship for next season.

“This is an important moment for Leeds United and we are already hard at work,” said Paraag Marathe, who will take over as chairman of the club. “This transition is a necessary reset to chart a new course for the Club.”

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Marathe succeeds Andrea Radrizzani as Leeds’ majority owner. Leeds CEO Angus Kinnear will remain in that role.

Marathe and 49ers CEO Jed York lead 49ers Enterprises. The ownership group first invested in Leeds in 2018 and increased its share to 44% in late 2021, then reached an agreementlast month to take over Leeds with NBA players Larry Nance Jr. and T.J. McConnell joining as minority partners.

Golfers Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas will also be minority partners,Spieth said last week, and on Friday NBA star Russell Westbrook also bought a stake in the group.

Leeds appointed former Norwich City boss Daniel Farke as their new manager two weeks ago, on a four-year contract, to replace Sam Allardyce, who left the club by mutual agreement following relegation.

Farke led Norwich to the Premier League in his second season before they were relegated back to the second tier in 2019-20. They won the Championship and secured an immediate return to the top flight in 2020-21.

“It has been an honor to guide Leeds United over the last six years and to spend so much time with the best fan base in the world,” Radrizzani said.

“49ers Enterprises have been fantastic partners for years and I’m confident they will take Leeds to the next level.”

The statement did not say whether the Italian businessman, who is also chairman and founder of sports broadcasting group Eleven Sports, would still be linked to the club.

Information from The Associated Press and Reuters.

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San Francisco Jewish community marks final night of Hanukkah in Union Square

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January 2, 2025

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San Francisco Jewish community marks final night of Hanukkah in Union Square

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On Wednesday night at Union Square in San Francisco, many from the Jewish community gathered to celebrate the final night of Hanukkah.

As the last candle was lit, the message of this holiday to overcome darkness with light had a special significance.

The Aisenberg family is not at the grand menorah lighting to just celebrate Hanukkah.

The menorah in San Francisco’s Union Square being lit for the final night of Hanukkah, Jan. 1, 2025.

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“This little boy and his baby brother were taken on October 7th 2023,” said Jackie Aisenberg.

The events of October 7th have left Jackie Aisenberg with a heavy heart. A pediatrician and a mother, she has fought to keep these children’s names in the spotlight, praying for their safe return.

“This is part of our luggage, everyday luggage,” said Jackie Aisenberg. “We need to be strong, we need to be proud and we need to speak out for them.”

Children have a special place in Jackie’s heart but she has also been impacted by the deadly New Year’s Day attack in New Orleans. The hope for 2025 is for peace and safety for everyone.

“As part of humanity, I don’t think this is pertaining in particular to necessarily to any ethnicity, or to any religion or to any people,” she said. “This is a matter of human values.”

“We never lose the hope, lost the hope or will lose the hope for a better world,” her husband Sergio Aisenberg added.

So as Hanukkah comes to an end, the Aisenberg family wants the message of standing strong and of light to resonate with people of all religions and beliefs.

“We need to stand together,” she said. “We’re Jewish people but it’s not just the Jewish people. It’s everybody who believes in humanity in open societies where we are free to stand for our values.”

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Stars Litter First 49ers, Cardinals Injury Report

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January 1, 2025

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Stars Litter First 49ers, Cardinals Injury Report

The stars were out – literally – in practice reports for both the Arizona Cardinals and San Francisco 49ers today.

In the final week of regular season football for both sides, here’s what Wednesday looks like:

DNP – Hjalte Froholdt (personal)

Limited – Kelvin Beachum (knee), Sean Murphy-Bunting (toe), Matt Prater (knee), Darius Robinson (calf), Mack Wilson Sr. (ankle/quad)

The Cardinals had a walk-through today and their report is merely an estimation.

Arizona today also announced running back James Conner would go on injured reserve.

DNP – Robert Beal Jr. (ankle), Nick Bosa (knee), Spencer Buford (calf), Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles (calf), Leonard Floyd (shoulder), George Kittle (ankle), Deommodore Lenoir (shoulder) Colton McKivitz (knee), Brock Purdy (elbow), Deebo Samuel (ribs/wrist), Isaac Yiadom (pelvis)

Limited – Ji’Aiyir Brown (ankle), Ricky Pearsall (illness/chest)

Full – Isaac Guerendo (foot/hamstring), Talanoa Hufanga (wrist)

Even with both teams eliminated from postseason contention, Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon has his sights set on finishing the year strong.

“That’s going to be your greatest confidence builder is winning games, but yeah, there’s no doubt you want to end the year playing good football. I know whether you’re in it or not, everybody’s trying to do that,” said Gannon.

“Then it just gives you another opportunity on Sunday to see what’s good, what’s not and how we can execute better. It’s a learning experience, but there’s no doubt we want to play well for our fans, play well for us, and win a game”

With Purdy already having been ruled out by 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan, the Cardinals are set to see former quarterback Joshua Dobbs on Sunday.

Gannon when asked if he preps for the 49ers’ system rather than Dobbs himself:

“Yeah, but the great coaches out there fit their people into that system. I know (49ers Head Coach) Kyle (Shanahan) will do that, so we have to be on it defensively because they’re going to give us some different things that they can do with ‘Dobbsy’ that if we’re not ready for will win the game for them,” said Gannon.

“We have to have a good week of prep and a good week of execution, understanding the opponent and executing at a high level.”

Both teams will practice on Thursday and Friday before being required to label game designations such as questionable, out or doubtful on players.

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How to buy Arizona Cardinals vs. San Francisco 49ers tickets

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January 1, 2025

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How to buy Arizona Cardinals vs. San Francisco 49ers tickets

On the horizon for the Arizona Cardinals (7-9) is a division matchup with the San Francisco 49ers (6-10) on Sunday, January 5, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.

If you are searching for Cardinals vs. 49ers tickets, information is available below.