FA’s proposed sale of Wembley to Shahid Khan is a sign of the times

Once the idea of selling the national stadium to a foreign billionaire would have prompted a gale of patriotic indignation. Now it is seen as a workable solution to the FA’s money woes

The Football Association’s proposed sale of Wembley stadium to the US car parts billionaire Shahid Khan was not greeted by a widespread shriek of patriotic indignation, perhaps illustrating how accustomed British people are now to crown jewels being sold overseas. Liverpool, thrillingly reconnecting with their European Cup-winning heritage and rampaging towards the Champions League final, are owned by US sports franchise billionaires, as are Manchester United, Arsenal and other grand clubs including Fulham, which Khan, owner of the Jacksonville Jaguars NFL team, bought from Mohamed Al Fayed in 2013.

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