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‘USL has built something rare in American sports’ – League secures 'strategic investment' from BellTower Partners, led by ex-Carlyle Group CEO

The USL has added an investor with significant capital as it aims to compete with MLS with a first division of its own starting in 2028. BellTower Partners, a private investment firm run by ex-Carlyle Group CEO Kewsong Lee, has purchased a minority equity stake in the North American soccer league. Lee reportedly has a net worth of $28 billion.

'Extremely surprised with my knowledge and know-how' – Mikel Arteta bites back at Arsenal's critics after Gunners boss sent 'handbrake off' message

Mikel Arteta has hit back at Arsenal's critics after being send a "handbrake off" message by pundits following their draw against Manchester City last Sunday. Arteta's side dominated possession against City and stole a point after a last-gasp equaliser from Gabriel Martinelli at Emirates Stadium, but the Spaniard's tactics have been called into question.

Gary Neville ranks 'absolute animal' Gianluigi Donnarumma above Arsenal's David Raya as he compares new Man City goalkeeper to Peter Schmeichel & Edwin van der Sar

Gary Neville has ranked Manchester City's new goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma above Arsenal's David Raya and compared the Italian with former Manchester stars Peter Schmeichel and Edwin van der Sar. Neville labelled the former Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper an "absolute animal" after watching him shine in City's 1-1 draw with Arsenal on Sunday.