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Tottenham Denies Claims Of Mark Zuckerberg-Backed £1B Takeover Bid

Tottenham "moved to deny claims" it is about to be taken over by a potential buyer backed by Facebook Founder Mark Zuckerberg, according to the London INDEPENDENT. Reports suggested American investment company Iconiq Capital is "interested in the club," and even suggested a £1B ($1.3B) bid was "in the offing." A statement issued through the club's official website said, "The club engaged Rothschild to secure the funding for the new stadium. As expected, many proposals came forward including bank debt and equity investment. ... The Board is not in any discussions relating to a takeover offer for the club" (INDEPENDENT, 7/10).

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