Ebbsfleet United has been bought by a website of soccer fans (as best I can figure out from this article). Pretty cool stuff, I think. 20,000 members ponied up 35 pounds each to do so:
As a result they will all own an equal share in the club and have a vote on transfers, player selection and all major decisions. They will also have an option to buy all the club for a fixed price in future.
It took a little digging, but Ebbsfleet United is in the English Conference, which I think is the 5th highest league in England. Over time, with good play they could move up to the Premier League, which would be loads of fun for these guys who bought the team. For now, they get to play such teams as Droylsdon, Forest Green, Kidderminster, and Rushden & D'monds, whatever they are.
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