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Thursday briefing: Sheffield United risk points deduction after former parent company liquidated

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20 August 2026 - 4:30 AM

Sheffield United could face a 12-point deduction after their former parent company, COH Sports Bidco Limited (CSBL), was liquidated by a London business court on Wednesday, according to The Athletic.

CSBL was established by American investors Helmy Eltoukhy and Steven Rosen to acquire Sheffield United from Prince Abdullah Bin Mosaad bin Abdulaziz bin Al Saud's United World. The takeover, valuing the club at over £100 million, was completed in December 2024.

United World filed a

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