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Canadian Businessman Mario Lapointe Acquires Struggling Dumbarton FC

6/25/2025

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Canadian businessman Mario Lapointe has successfully acquired Dumbarton Football Club, which struggled with relegation and financial woes last season. Joint administrators Craig Morrison and Ian Wright highlighted the crucial role of fan support in the sale. Lapointe plans to engage with sponsors and supporters in Dumbarton on Wednesday, culminating in a home friendly against St Mirren.

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Canadian businessman Mario Lapointe has successfully acquired Dumbarton Football Club, which struggled with relegation and financial woes last season. Joint administrators Craig Morrison and Ian Wright highlighted the crucial role of fan support in the sale. Lapointe plans to engage with sponsors and supporters in Dumbarton on Wednesday, culminating in a home friendly against St Mirren.