Saudi Arabian Prince Abdullah bin Mosaad Al Saud bought 50% of Sheffield United in 2013, before acquiring the rest of the club in 2019.
His time in charge was not without controversy, and he only secured the second 50% of the club following a long High Court battle.
When United World – the company through which Prince Abdullah owned the club – sold to CSBL, the story did not end.
The Blades were deducted two points during the 2024-25 season because of missed transfer payments under Prince Abdullah during 2022-23.
CSBL made an initial payment upon close of sale, but the first instalment – due last year – was late and paid only after a statutory demand, and sent on the deadline.
This High Court date came down to another £35m payment – a…