Yesterday, we learned that Apple might want to buy a football team: Manchester United. Players like Cristiano Ronaldo, Marcus Rashford and Frenchman Raphaël Varane are currently playing at the club. But according to another source (you should know that the rumor came from a British tabloid), Cupertino's ambitions would be quite different...
Indeed, according toMacRumorswho also ensures that he knows ainsiderclose to the file,Apple simply has no intention of affording Manchester. Which is understandable, given that the firm has mainly specialized in the provision of products and services until now. The acquisition could nevertheless have been within the reach of the Apple firm, which has particularly substantial working capital. We're talking about hundreds of billions of dollars, the vast majority of which comes from iPhone sales.
The story doesn't end there
The Manchester United team would still be in the hot seat, because the Glazer family, in charge in 2005, apparently wish to part with it by finding abuyer. But at the moment, it is impossible to know who it is. Amazon has bought the rights to broadcast Ligue 1 matches in France, but that's another story. Jeff Bezos also knew how to diversify by buying theWashington Post, but there is no indication yet that the American has looked into the club's case either.
However, it is not uncommon to seebillionairesafford this kind of nugget: Paul Allen, the founder of Microsoft, for example owned the Seatlle SeaHawks (American football) as well as the Portland Trail Blazers (basketball). We can also cite Steve Ballmer, former CEO of Microsoft until the arrival of Satya Nadella in 2014. The former number one is the owner of the Los Angeles Clippers (NBA).
Sports already on Apple TV+
Those who wish can still enjoy a lot of sports content on the small screen thanks to a subscription toservice Apple TV+. This costs 6.99 euros per month for a single user but it is also possible to opt for family access (more expensive).
On Apple TV+, the documentaryThey Call Me Magic notably traces the journey of the famous basketball player Magic Johnson.
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