Wembley deal: pros and cons of selling the national stadium

The FA is mulling over a £500m deal from US billionaire Shahid Khan that could transform the game

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A game of football outside Wembley Stadium
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The FA are mulling over an offer from US billionaire Shahid Khan to buy Wembley Stadium for more than £500m.

Khan who owns the Jacksonville Jaguars NFL side, as well as Fulham FC, wants a guaranteed base for American Football in London.

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