Wembley sale off: reactions as Shahid Khan withdraws bid

Fulham owner pulls out of ‘divisive’ £600m deal with FA but concerns remain over funding of grass-roots football

Wembley Stadium is the home of English football and the national team
Wembley Stadium is the home of English football and the national team 
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Plans to sell Wembley Stadium to Shahid Khan have been axed after the Fulham owner withdrew his offer because the proposal has proved so “divisive”.

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