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What Sports Club Do Glazers Family Own

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What Sports Club Do Glazers Family Own

Summary

  • Football’s global success is often driven by powerful ownership groups, including the influential Glazer family.

  • The American family owns Manchester United and has played a major role in shaping the club’s modern era.

  • With a reported $1.8 billion bid for IPL champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru, fans are curious about the other teams under Glazer ownership.

Football has maintained its status as one of the most popular sports worldwide. Behind every successful club stands an owner whose vision and dedication drive the team toward the very top.

Club owners like the Agnelli Family of Juventus and the Kroenke Family of Arsenal have not only dedicated themselves to the club but also ensured that the goals of their ancestors are truly achieved. Among the most influential footballing families is the Glazers family.

The American family is the majority owner of Manchester United, one of the oldest and most historic clubs in world football. With the family recently placing a $1.8 billion takeover bid for the current Indian Premier League champions, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, a question arises amongst football fans - what are the other sports teams under the Glazers family ownership? Let's take a look at the other teams that the Glazers own.

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Sports Clubs Owned by Glazers

Glazers are considered to be one of the most influential footballing families. Here is a list of Glazers family sports clubs:

1. Manchester United (Football)

Manchester United
Manchester United

Manchester United is one of the most successful English clubs with 68 major trophies. The side has managed to win a record 20 Premier League titles and 21 FA Community Shields.

Manchester United was purchased by the late Malcolm Glazer in 2003. In February 2024, the family sold a minority stake of 27.7% to INEOS. Though all six children of Malcolm have ownership of the club, the daily operations are controlled by Avram and Joel Glazer.

2. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (American Football)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers are a professional American football team competing in the NFL. The side has managed to win two NFL Championships, in 2003 and 2021.

The team was purchased by Malcolm Glazer in 1995 for then a league record of $192 million. Since their acquisition, the side had a change in fortunes, transforming the team into a championship-winning side. The team is headed by Darcie Glazer, Malcolm's only daughter.

3. Desert Vipers (Cricket)

Desert Vipers are a professional cricket club playing in the Emirati International League T20 (ILT20). The team was purchased by Avram Glazer in 2023.

The team is currently captained by Kiwi bowler Lockie Ferguson. The side has had an incredible run in the tournament, becoming the runners-up twice. The side managed to win the championship for the first time in 2026, defeating MI Emirates by 36 runs in the finals.

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How many sports clubs does the Glazers family own?

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The Glazers family own three sports clubs - Manchester United, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Desert Vipers.

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Edited by- Samannay Sen
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