CroatiaControversial American entrepreneur and owner of Italian top-flight club Venezia, Tim Leiweke, is considering purchasing one of Croatia's top football clubs. Leiweke has a history in sports management, including bringing David Beckham to MLS and building Toronto's sports empire. However, he is also known for a scandal involving bid-rigging worth $375 million for the construction of the Moody Center at the University of Texas, which was later pardoned by former U.S. President Donald Trump. Leiweke now aims to merge sports and entertainment in Europe, with a focus on building new stadiums for concerts and other events. His initial interest was in Lokomotiva Zagreb, but that fell through due to the club's structure. He then considered Istria, but bureaucratic hurdles delayed the project. The current target appears to be Rijeka, leveraging their stadium, Kantrida, though past experiences suggest caution.
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