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Private equity firm Sixth Street Partners is close to acquiring an 80% majority stake in Sunderland AFC's women's football team. The firm is one of the most active private equity investors in the football industry. The deal was confirmed by sources familiar with the ongoing negotiations.

Sixth Street Partners, one of the most active private equity investors in football, is nearing an acquisition of a majority stake in Sunderland AFC’s women’s team, people familiar with the matter said.