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Victory strikes $50m Australian record deal with Miami-based investor


https://forum.insidesport.com.au/Topic3043293.aspx

By tsf - 5 Oct 2022 10:17 AM

Melbourne Victory has secured its financial future after the death of former director Mario Biasin, with an American private investment firm to add the A-Leagues club to its growing network of teams across Europe and South America.777 Partners, a Miami-based private equity firm which owns stakes in La Liga side Sevilla, Serie B team Genoa, Paris-based Red Star FC and Brazilian club Vasco De Gama, will be unveiled as Victory’s newest shareholders on Wednesday. 


The Australian putting it as a record sports club evaluation in Australia.
By numklpkgulftumch - 17 Oct 2025 10:49 AM

FA and the APL approved these owners to keep Melbourne Victory alive

777 Partners’ Josh Wander Charged With $500 Million Fraud

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-10-16/777-partners-co-founder-wander-charged-with-500-million-fraud

Josh Wander, the co-founder of Miami investment firm 777 Partners, was charged with conspiracy and fraud for allegedly cheating lenders and investors in the firm out of almost $500 million.

According to Manhattan federal prosecutors, Wander, 44, lied and used fake financial documents to inflate the finances of 777, which was thrust into the spotlight when it unsuccessfully tried to acquire English football club Everton FC. Wander surrendered to federal agents Thursday morning.

Jordan Estes, a lawyer for Wander, denied the charges. “This is a business dispute dressed up as a criminal case,” she said. “We look forward to setting the record straight.”

Damien Alfalla, the firm’s former chief financial officer, pleaded guilty in the case on Tuesday, the Federal Bureau of Investigation said in a press release Thursday. Alfalla is cooperating with prosecutors.

Wander appeared in Manhattan federal court Thursday afternoon and was released on a $15 million bond.