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Micheal Edwards resigns as FSG football CEO amid takeover struggles

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 6:00 PM

Last updated Jul 10, 2026

Micheal Edwards resigns as FSG football CEO amid takeover struggles

Summary

Micheal Edwards has resigned from his position as CEO of football at Fenway Sports Group, effective immediately. This departure comes with a year remaining on his contract and follows a previous exit in 2022 amid tensions with Jurgen Klopp. The decision reportedly stems from FSG's failure to secure a second European team and abandon plans to acquire La Liga side Getafe CF for £115m. Edwards expressed pride in the team's efforts to present ownership with viable options for the future but acknowledged a divergence from earlier ambitions. Mike Gordon, FSG president, will step in to oversee football operations.

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Key Details

•Micheal Edwards resigns as FSG football CEO effective immediately.
•He previously left the club in 2022 due to tensions with Klopp.
•Edwards' exit relates to failed acquisition of Getafe CF.
•Mike Gordon to take over football operations for FSG.
•Edwards expressed pride in the team's prior work for ownership.

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6:00 PMYahoo Sports — FSG's reluctance to pay £115m sees key figure leave the club

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Micheal Edwards has stepped down as CEO of football for Fenway Sports Group with a season remaining on his three year contract.This is his second exit from the club after the 47 year-old parted ways b...
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