Mark Walter and Todd Boehly have sold their stakes in Chelsea FC, giving Clearlake Capital, co-owned by new Padres owner Via @Alden_Gonzalez on X

What happened: Alden Gonzalez reported that Mark Walter and Todd Boehly sold their stakes in Chelsea FC. The move gives Clearlake Capital full control of the franchise and ties the change to new Padres owner Jose E. Feliciano.

Why it matters: The sale removes Walter and Boehly from Chelsea's ownership structure and leaves Clearlake as the controlling party. For San Diego, it links the Padres' new owner to full control of another major sports franchise.

What to watch: Watch for formal statements from Chelsea, Clearlake Capital and Jose E. Feliciano on how the ownership transition will be presented. Any follow-up from Padres leadership could clarify whether the crossover carries broader significance in San Diego.

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