Everton's proposed sale to Texas-based Friedkin Group has fallen through

The proposed sale of Premier League club Everton to the Texas-based Friedkin Group has fallen through, both parties said in a joint statement. The Friedkin Group, which has a portfolio of companies in the automotive, entertainment, hospitality, sports and adventure industries, entered into exclusive discussions to buy a majority stake in Everton last month. But the two parties said on Friday that discussions had ended and the proposed deal would not go ahead.