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Friday briefing: 777 Partners’ control of Vasco da Gama suspended as Wander and Pasko removed from board

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777 Partners has suffered a fresh blow to its slim prospects of securing a takeover of Everton after it emerged the US investment firm faces losing permanent control of Brazilian top-flight club Vasco da Gama.

As reported by Brazilian outlet Globo, key 777 figures, including co-founders Josh Wander and Steven Pasko, have been removed from the Vasco board following a court ruling in Rio de Janeiro.

A judge suspended the effects of the contract through which 777 acquired control o

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