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☆ A Major League Soccer whistleblower's tax-fraud lawsuit against the owner of DC United has been dismissed after law enforcement deemed it 'pointless'
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-17 | by ( Jack Newsham | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

A former lawyer for DC United accused owner Jason Levien of cheating on his taxes. AdvertisementAdvertisementA whistleblower case filed by the former in-house lawyer for Major League Soccer team DC United that accused team owner Jason Levien of cheating on his taxes has been thrown out. AdvertisementAdvertisementIn addition to owning DC United, Levien reportedly owns pieces of Swansea City, the English football club, and the Brisbane Bullets, part of Australia's National Basketball League. Levien filed tax returns for past years and paid about $250,000 to the District in 2022, according to one of Deubert's filings. But DC tax officials concluded that Levien actually didn't owe a dime; Kya Henley, a spokesperson for Levien, said he received a refund check.

Persons: Jason Levien, Levien, —, Christopher Deubert, Deubert, Kya Henley, Levien's Organizations: DC United, DC, Service, Major League Soccer, Columbia, Revenue, Swansea City, football, Brisbane Bullets, Australia's National Basketball League, District Locations: New York, Washington ,, Florida, Swansea

☆ Rooney appointed new manager at Birmingham City
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-11 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Sep 9, 2023; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; D.C. United head coach Wayne Rooney looks on from the sidelines during the second half against San Jose Earthquakes at Audi Field. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsOct 11 (Reuters) - Former Manchester United and England forward Wayne Rooney has been appointed manager of Birmingham City on a three-and-a-half-year contract, the second-tier Championship club said on Wednesday. Former DC United coach Rooney replaces John Eustace, who was sacked on Monday with the Midlands side sixth in the standings -- 12 points behind runaway leaders Leicester City. Rooney, 37, stepped down as manager of Major League Soccer (MLS) club DC United last week after they missed out on the MLS Cup playoffs for the fourth consecutive year. As a player, Rooney scored 253 goals for United, won five Premier League titles and the Champions League with the Old Trafford club.

Persons: Wayne Rooney, Amber Searls, Rooney, John Eustace, " Rooney, Ashley Cole, John O'Shea, Wayne, Tom Wagner, Aadi Nair, Christian Radnedge Organizations: District of Columbia, United, San Jose Earthquakes, Audi Field, Manchester United, Birmingham City, Former DC United, Midlands, Leicester City, Blues, England, Ireland, Major League Soccer, DC United, MLS, Birmingham, Premier League, Champions League, Old, England's, Middlesbrough, Thomson Locations: Washington, District, USA, England, Derby County, Old Trafford, Bengaluru

☆ Wayne Rooney named manager of Birmingham City, the club part-owned by Tom Brady
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-11 | by ( Ben Church | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Soccer legend Wayne Rooney has been announced as the new manager of Birmingham City, the English club that NFL icon Tom Brady owns a minority stake in. Earlier this year, Brady joined a partnership to become a minority owner of Birmingham City and was named the chairman of a new advisory board. We believe, with the support of his coaching staff, the Club, and our supporters, he will take Blues forward on the next stage of our journey,” Birmingham City co-owner Tom Wagner said in a statement. Birmingham City co-owner Tom Brady at a game in August. It’s a project that gives me a sense of purpose and I can’t wait to get started.”Since becoming a minority owner in the club, Brady was spotted at a Birmingham City game in August and even visited a local pub to meet fans.

Persons: Wayne Rooney, Tom Brady, Rooney, Brady, Ashley Cole, John O’Shea, “ Wayne, Tom Wagner, “, John Eustace, Mike Egerton, ” Rooney Organizations: CNN, Soccer, Birmingham City, NFL, Major League Soccer, D.C, United, English Premier League, Manchester United, Club, ” Birmingham, Derby, DC United, Birmingham Locations: England, ”, Derby County

☆ DC United and Taxi Fountas agree to end his contract after MLS found ‘credible allegations’ he used ‘discriminatory language’
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-11 | by ( Ben Morse | Jacob Lev | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —DC United and Taxi Fountas have “mutually agreed” to terminate the Greek forward’s contract after Major League Soccer found “credible allegations” that the 27-year-old used “prohibited and discriminatory language” against another player. Fountas was placed on administrative leave by MLS on July 21 following an incident allegedly involving United forward Nigel Robertha during DC’s game against the New England Revolution on July 15. “There is no place for racism, homophobia, misogyny, or discrimination of any kind in our sport and world and D.C. United does not tolerate any acts of this nature,” DC United said in a statement on Thursday. It is not the first time Fountas has faced allegations of using racist language. We stand in solidarity in holding individuals accountable for their actions, regardless of their position or contributions to the game.”

Persons: Fountas, Nigel Robertha, Damion Lowe, Lowe, Aimé Mabika, ”, “, ” Fountas Organizations: CNN, DC United, Taxi, Major League Soccer, MLS, New, DC, Inter Miami Jamaican, Philadelphia Union, Lowe’s Inter Miami, Rapid Vienna, Greece, Black Locations: Austrian

☆ Lionel Messi is making transition to US look easy as he scores twice for Inter Miami against Atlanta United in Leagues Cup
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-26 | by ( Matt Foster | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

On Tuesday, Messi powered his Inter Miami team to a dominant 4-0 victory over Atlanta United in the Leagues Cup, scoring twice and assisting another in his first start for his new team. Messi celebrates with his teammates after scoring against Atlanta United. Lionel Messi scores his second goal for Inter Miami against Atlanta United. The Leagues Cup, an annual tournament between MLS and Mexico’s Liga MX, was expanded this year to include all teams in each league. The Leagues Cup round-of-32 takes place between August 2 and August 4.

Persons: Lionel Messi, Messi, Cruz, Megan Briggs, Sergio Busquets ’, Messi slickly, David Beckham, Robert Taylor, Finn, Taylor’s unselfishness, Ballon, Taylor, Sam Navarro, Thiago Almada –, Drake Callender, Almada, Messi –, Busquets, Phil Neville, Tata Martino, Cruz Azul, ” Organizations: CNN, Inter Miami, Atlanta United, Leagues, Cruz Azul, Messi, Argentine, Atlanta, USA, Network, Reuters, Poland, Inter Miami’s, MLS, Liga, Eastern Conference, DC United, Apple TV, Sports Business Locations: Florida, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Argentine

☆ DC United owner Jason Levien accused by MLS team's former top lawyer of dodging millions in taxes
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-14 | by ( Jack Newsham | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Jason Levien is CEO of DC United and owns part of Swansea City and the Brisbane Bullets. Levien denied wrongdoing and said he filed New York taxes. The lawsuit was brought by Christopher Deubert, who until last year was the top lawyer for Levien's DC United soccer club. In a statement shared with Insider, Jon Bouker, a lawyer for Levien, said his client paid all the taxes he owed and filed taxes in New York, contrary to Deubert's claims. December 14, 2022: This story has been updated to include comments from Levien's lawyer and a person close to Levien.

☆ Cristiano Ronaldo says Manchester United owners ‘don’t care about the club’
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-15 | by ( Ben Church | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

The superstar has been on a war-path against his current club and is clearly uninspired by Manchester United’s owners, the Glazer family. He says there are “things inside the club” that are preventing Manchester United from reaching the top level and competing with the likes of Manchester City, Liverpool and now league leader Arsenal. I think the fans should know the truth, should know that the players want the best for the club,” Ronaldo added. This is why I came to Manchester United. Manchester United released a statement on its website saying it “notes the media coverage regarding an interview by Cristiano Ronaldo.”It added: “The club will consider its response after the full facts have been established.

That’s what you work so hard for … That’s why you play,” Rooney reminisces. The club went into administration after debts spiraled and it failed to play players their wages. “He was great to play for, he’s the reason I signed for Manchester United to play for him. Then Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson congratulates Wayne Rooney after his final Premier League title win in 2013. While Rooney was in Dubai, goals from Fred and Bruno Fernandes gave the Manchester club a dominant victory over Tottenham Hotspur.

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