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Former Football Club Owner Milan Mandaric Passes Away at 87

10/5/2025

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Milan Mandaric died at 87 in a Belgrade hospital after a short illness, leaving two daughters and three grandchildren.
He was the former owner of Portsmouth, Leicester City, and Sheffield Wednesday.
He saved Portsmouth from administration in 1999 and led them to the Premier League.
He also owned Leicester City and Sheffield Wednesday.
Clubs mourned his passing.

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Story summary

Milan Mandaric died at 87 in a Belgrade hospital after a short illness, leaving two daughters and three grandchildren.
He was the former owner of Portsmouth, Leicester City, and Sheffield Wednesday.
He saved Portsmouth from administration in 1999 and led them to the Premier League.
He also owned Leicester City and Sheffield Wednesday.
Clubs mourned his passing.