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Friedkin Group may prioritize Roma, consider selling Everton due to UEFA rules

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM

Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Friedkin Group may prioritize Roma, consider selling Everton due to UEFA rules
Summary

The Friedkin Group, owners of both Roma and Everton, may sell Everton if forced to choose due to UEFA's co-ownership rules. Roma qualified for the Champions League while Everton missed out entirely, finishing 13th in the Premier League. The group had previously sought a structural solution to comply with UEFA regulations but now faces pressure as both clubs could qualify for the same European competition. Sources suggest Everton is the likely candidate for sale or placement in a blind trust. Dan Friedkin has not attended an Everton match, further indicating a potential preference for Roma as the primary focus of the group.

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Key Details
  • •Friedkin Group owns Roma and Everton.
  • •Roma qualified for the Champions League; Everton did not.
  • •UEFA warns of compliance issues for co-ownership.
  • •Everton likely to be sold or placed in a blind trust.
  • •Dan Friedkin's limited involvement with Everton noted.
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  • 4:30 PMYahoo Sports — Report Friedkin Group keeps focus on Roma, so could sell Everton over UEFA rules
What they're saying
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The Friedkin Group runs both Roma and Everton, but is reportedly ready to pick the Giallorossi if UEFA co-ownership rules force them to choose between the clubs.The American family-run fund purchased ...

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