Gino Pozzo is the owner of Watford Football Club and Udinese Calcio. His family also has had a majority shareholding in Granada CF since 2012. They are also the main financial backers for both Perth Glory and Barnsley FC.
Gino Pozzo was born on 12th April 1971 in London, England, to Italian parents Giuseppe and Rosella Pozzo di Borgo, of Sicilian heritage. Gino received his education at Baldwins College in Purley, Surrey, before following in his father’s footsteps to study law at City University London.
His Achievements
On 15th May 2015, Pozzo became the owner of Watford Football Club. The Pozzo family also became the largest shareholders of Udinese Calcio Football Club and Granada CF after he received approval for the sale from Italy’s Football Federation.
Gino has been fined and banned by FIFA numerous times for breaching rules regarding third-party ownership. He has been given multiple warnings over a period which then led to further disciplinary action on his part.
FIFA’s investigation into Pozzo’s family’s involvement in football claims that he purchased 60% shares in Udinese Calcio and Granada CF, meaning they have majority control over both clubs.
Gino Pozzo’s Meetings
On 5th February 2012, Pozzo met with FIFA regarding Udinese Calcio’s third-party ownership. He was asked to prove that he holds a majority shareholding in the club. Gino Pozzo explained that he could only buy 10% of the club. However, this is not allowed by Italian Football Association (FIGC).
On 31st October 2013, Pozzo met with FIFA regarding Udinese Calcio and Granada CF’s third-party ownership. He was asked to prove that he holds a majority shareholding in both clubs. Gino Pozzo explained that he could only buy 10% of each club. However, this is not allowed by FIGC.
On 24th September 2014, Pozzo met with FIFA regarding Udinese Calcio and Granada CF’s third-party ownership. He was asked to prove that he holds a majority shareholding in both clubs. Gino Pozzo explained that he could only buy 10% of each club. However, this is not allowed by FIGC. Visit this page to learn more.
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