An Apple insider spilled the beans debunking a highly-prolific rumor that Tim Cook and the Cupertino company are buying the famous English football club, Manchester United. The initial rumors already shocked the world about this decision, with the Apple CEO allegedly in talks with the team to acquire it for as much as $7 billion, one that would expand more of its sports ventures.
It is unknown if Apple's next acquisition would not be of technology companies, but of sports teams, yet this recent purchase of Manchester United was already called false by a source familiar with the topic.
Apple Insider Debunks Tim Cook Buying Man. United
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MacRumors claimed that an Apple insider who is familiar with the rumored acquisition of Manchester United debunked this information, claiming that Cupertino is not buying the Red Devil's football club. This comes after the recent claims regarding Tim Cook and the company eyeing Manchester as its next prolific acquisition.
The source with the said direct knowledge of this news claimed that the information proliferating online now is false, with Apple not looking to buy the sports team.
Nevertheless, the owners of Manchester United, the Glazer family, are indeed selling the club, putting it up in the market for as much as $6.9 billion (£5.8 billion).
The news came after Man. U's announcement that Portuguese football superstar, Cristiano Ronaldo, is already departing the team.
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Apple Not to Buy a Sports Team Now?
British Tabloid, The Daily Star, expressed on its platform the initial rumors regarding Apple's intent to purchase Manchester United from the Glazers. However, the source was quick to extinguish the flame.
Apple buying a sports team now, or in the future remains unknown, especially with many franchises available. However, the news regarding its deal with the Red Devils remains false says the anonymous source.
Apple and its Operations
The world got excited with Apple's recent rumor regarding its alleged talks with its owners and plans to buy the Old Trafford-based football team, Manchester United. These rumors came rushing in after news regarding the team's current owners decided to go for a change, and it is to sell the company, making it one of the most controversial news now.
However, while the Red Devil's team is now up for sale on the market, it seems like Apple is not the one that will buy the company and continue its legacy in the Premiere Football League and others.
This speculation is a part of Apple's reinforced efforts regarding an "Apple Sports" streaming experience via its Apple TV+ app which will center on different events including Friday Night Baseball with the MLB.
Cupertino also confirmed that it is centering on Major League Soccer to appear on its streaming platform, and Apple was previously eyeing to include the Sunday Ticket for the NFL.
With Apple's many ventures towards sports for its famed streaming application, the possibility of it buying a team was massive and reasonable to the public. However, it also seems to be farfetched, as teams are far from earning streaming rights to certain sporting league shows available on different streaming platforms, apps, and via cable, with insiders debunking the Manchester United rumors.
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Written by Isaiah Richard
