The Premier League has written to Chelsea seeking the club's observations into the connections of co-owner Todd Boehly with ticket exchange and resale company Vivid Seats
Chelsea owner Todd Boehly
Chelsea's owner Todd Boehly(Image: Getty)
The Premier League has requested Chelsea's response regarding co-owner Todd Boehly's ties to ticket exchange and resale firm Vivid Seats, according to the PA news agency.
Vivid Seats is included on the Premier League's list of "unauthorised ticket websites", cautioning fans to "exercise extreme caution" when interacting with such companies.
The US-based website allows international users to buy and sell tickets to sports events and concerts, frequently at prices exceeding face value.
As the owner of nearly 37% of Chelsea, Boehly is part of the Clearlake Capital consortium, led by Behdad Eghbali, which holds the majority of the remaining shares.
Boehly, an American who was the public face of Chelsea's 2022 takeover following Roman Abramovich's UK government sanctions, has been a Vivid Seats board director since 2021.
The Chelsea Supporters' Trust demanded an investigation into the issue earlier this year.
This matter arose during the Premier League's structured dialogue with supporter groups via the Football Supporters' Association, prompting the governing body to seek Chelsea's observations.
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Crystal Palace European boost
Crystal Palace's hopes of playing in Europe next season appear to have been boosted after shareholder John Textor sold his stake in the club to New York Jets owner Woody Johnson.
Textor's shares in Palace threatened to be an obstacle to their participation in the Europa League next season because the American is also a shareholder in French side Lyon, who are set to enter the same competition.
Under UEFA multi-club ownership rules, it looked as though Palace would miss out.
However, Palace announced on Monday that Textor's 45 per cent stake in the London club has been sold to Johnson, subject to Premier League and Women's Super League approval.
A club statement read: "Crystal Palace Football Club can confirm that Robert Wood Johnson, 'Woody', an American businessman and co-owner of the New York Jets, has signed a legally binding contract to purchase Eagle Football's holding in the club.
"Whilst the completion is pending approval from the Premier League and Women's Super League, we do not envisage any issues and look forward to welcoming Woody as a partner and director of the club.
"We would like to go on record to thank John Textor for his contribution over the past four years and wish him every success for the future."