Everton takeover: 777 Partners make 'long-lasting' statement as saga drags on

While the wait for answers as to whether they will get the green light to take over at Everton goes on, 777 Partners have addressed fans of another club that already falls under their ownership.

The Miami-based investment firm owns several clubs as part of its multi-club model, with majority stakes in Standard Liege, Red Star Paris, Hertha Berlin, Genoa, Melbourne Victory and Vasco da Gama, as well as holding a minority position in Spanish side Sevilla.

777 Partners have come under heavy scrutiny ever since agreeing a deal to acquire Farhad Moshiri’s 94.1% shareholding in Everton back in September, with their ownership of other clubs in their stable of clubs coming under the spotlight, as well as a number of legal matters relating to other parts of the business, including its aviation investments division.

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At one of those clubs, the storied Brazilian club Vasco da Gama, which 777 acquired in February 2022 for $137m (£107.6m), issues over late payments resulting in a transfer embargo, unusual financial loans between related companies and a brush with relegation that almost saw Vasco slide into Brazil’s second tier in December, have led to plenty of questions.

The Campeonato Serie A will get underway for a new season in April, and Vasco will return for pre-season in the coming weeks in preparation.

Ahead of the new campaign, Josh Wander, who along with Steven Pasko co-founded 777 Partners in 2015, has addressed fans of the Brazilian club, stating a “long lasting” commitment to the club.

In a statement made via Vasco’s club website on Sunday, Wander said: “I want to extend my