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Franchise Notes: Chinese State TV Confirming Sale Of Milan To Sino-Europe Sports

Reports suggest Chinese state TV has "confirmed the sale" of Serie A side Milan to Sino-Europe Sports. The consortium is "in the process of buying" the club from Silvio Berlusconi and his Fininvest holding company, "with the deal to be completed by March 3." MilanNews reported CCTV5 confirmed the 99.9% stake has been acquired by Sino-Europe Sports (FOOTBALL ITALIA, 2/16).

Scottish Premiership side Rangers is "advertising for fans to join the club's matchday team on a voluntary basis." The club is "looking to improve communications between supporters and the club during matchdays." The voluntary workers "will act as contacts for fans to report to, should there be any problems which come up around or inside the ground" (SCOTSMAN, 2/16).

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