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EFL probes Sheffield United over payment dispute

Published July 8, 2026 · Updated July 8, 2026 · The Guardian

The English Football League is investigating Sheffield United's owners over allegations they created a new parent company to avoid paying £35m owed to the previous owner, Prince Abdullah.

COH Sports, led by Steven Rosen and Helmy Eltoukhy, agreed to buy Sheffield United from Prince Abdullah for approximately £100m in December 2024 and paid the first instalment of about £30m. However, they are alleged to have been late in paying the second instalment and missed two subsequent payments due this year. esporist.com

Abdullah's investment vehicle, United World, has issued a winding-up petition in the high court against COH Sports and has raised concerns with the EFL and the Independent Football Regulator regarding the alleged avoidance of the full purchase price.

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