Football clubs across England have paid tribute to former Premier League owner Milan Mandaric, who has died aged 87 after a short illness.
Former Premier League club owner Milan Mandaric has died at the age of 87 after a short illness, his family announced on Saturday.
Mandaric, a Serbian-American businessman, was known for owning and chairing Portsmouth, Leicester City, and Sheffield Wednesday during his 16-year involvement in English football. “Milan will be fondly remembered as chairman and owner of Portsmouth, Leicester City and Sheffield Wednesday… His love for football was only surpassed by that for his family,” a family statement read.
He helped guide Portsmouth to the Premier League alongside Harry Redknapp in 2003 and was later granted the freedom of the city for his contributions. Leicester City and Sheffield Wednesday also paid tribute, with the Owls writing: “Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this incredibly difficult time.”
Mandaric also owned several European and American clubs, leaving behind two daughters and three grandchildren.
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