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Wigan Athletic FC: Takeover to Administration

Wigan Athletic AFC Ltd (“WAFCL”) entered administration on 1 July 2020, just 27 days after a takeover had occurred. Rumours as to what caused WAFCL to enter administration abound. This article provides a complete timeline of events leading to WAFCL entering administration, and considers those events and what is next for WAFCL.

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Overviews

Wondering who FIFA, UEFA and The FA are and what they do as football’s governing bodies? Maybe you are wondering where the Premier League and other football leagues sit with the governing bodies? Or maybe you want to know how and what penalties are given to a footballer when charged with misconduct? Whatever football institution or procedure, here you will find an overview to get the understanding you want.

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