Portsmouth owner Michael Eisner's interest in Portugal club FC Felgueiras wide of the mark

Chief sports writer

Published 6th Nov 2019, 12:00 BST

Updated 7th Nov 2019, 15:28 BST

Reports of Michael Eisner’s interest in Portuguese club FC Felgueiras appear wide of the mark.

Earlier this week, a story emanating from Portugal stated Pompey’s chairman is presently in negotiations to buy shares in the third-level club.

Pompey chairman Michael Eisner has been linked with the purchase of Portuguese side Felgueiras. Picture: Joe Pepler — Pompey chairman Michael Eisner has been linked with the purchase of Portuguese side Felgueiras. Picture: Joe Pepler | JPIMedia

placeholder image — Pompey chairman Michael Eisner has been linked with the purchase of Portuguese side Felgueiras. Picture: Joe Pepler | JPIMedia

However, The News understands there is nothing in such claims.

FC Felgueiras (1932) are based in Porto and currently positioned eighth in Group B of the Campeonato de Portugal.

Founded in 2006, they replaced FC Felgueiras, who folded in 2005 following financial problems.

When asked about the link, a Pompey spokesman said: ‘Portsmouth Football Club do not comment on rumour and speculation.’

Yet it is understood there is no truth in the reports.

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