John Textor
John Textor is an American billionaire and the owner of Botafogo, whose investments in the club have sparked discussions about financial fair play in Brazilian football. Known for his aggressive approach to building the team, Textor's strategies have raised concerns among rival clubs about the sustainability of such spending.
Born on Jan 01, 1970 (55 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 8 | 5.75 | 0.48% | +50% | 211,049,527 | 1,519,253 | $1,500,000 | 10,798$ |
| Slovenia | 3 | 5.00 | 0.24% | +10% | 2,078,938 | 5,551 | $56,000 | 150$ |
| Norway | 2 | 3.50 | 0.16% | +0% | 5,421,241 | 8,688 | $403,000 | 646$ |
| Bolivia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 11,673,021 | 7,023 | $40,000 | 24$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +10% | 67,886,011 | 26,717 | $2,700,000 | 1,063$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 8.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 6,186 | $700,000 | 500$ |
| Liechtenstein | 1 | 6.00 | 0.07% | +30% | 38,137 | 37 | $6,900 | 7$ |
| Saudi Arabia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 34,813,871 | 27,807 | $700,000 | 559$ |
| United Arab Emirates | 1 | 5.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 9,890,400 | 5,877 | $430,000 | 255$ |
| Jamaica | 1 | 4.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 2,961,167 | 2,088 | $15,000 | 11$ |
| France | 1 | 4.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 65,273,511 | 54,668 | $2,700,000 | 2,261$ |
| Totals | 21 | 419,740,446 | 1,663,895 | $9,250,900 | 16,274$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Brazil:
John Textor is attempting to repurchase the Botafogo club while facing opposition from Eagle Football Holdings.
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Brazil:
John Textor is involved in the football industry as an investor and has faced challenges with his control of clubs in France and Brazil.
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France:
John Textor is the head of Eagle Football Holding, which has had its shares in Botafogo frozen by Brazilian justice due to high debt.
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Brazil:
John Textor is currently in charge of Eagle Football Holdings and the SAF do Botafogo amidst a financial crisis.
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Norway:
John Textor owns 43 percent of Crystal Palace and has a stake in French Lyon, leading to the club's expulsion from European competitions.
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Jamaica:
John Textor is involved in the controversy surrounding Crystal Palace's demotion due to his ownership stakes in both Crystal Palace and Lyon.
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Brazil:
John Textor is in the process of 'repurchasing' the SAF of Botafogo and Molenbeek, a Belgian club he also owns.
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United Arab Emirates:
John Textor is the American investor who owned the group that includes Botafogo.
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Slovenia:
John Textor is the majority owner of Crystal Palace and also owns a stake in Lyon.
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Brazil:
John Textor is the owner of the Botafogo club and was directly involved in the negotiations for Thiago Almada's transfer to Atlético de Madrid.
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