Anil Murthy

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Valencia sack president Anil Murthy over audio leak controversy (ESPN)

Valencia have sacked president Anil Murthy over the controversy of leaked audios which the club say damaged their reputation.

"We look forward to working together with fans, authorities and other stakeholders to achieve these goals. "The board hold the view that a change in leadership is required, in order to regain the trust of the fans and the community," the club said in a statement. "The board wishes to reiterate that Valencia CF is fully committed to achieving its long-term growth and success and completing the construction of the New Mestalla," the club added.

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Valencia football club sacks S'porean Anil Murthy, 49, as president ... (Mothership.sg)

He was allegedly heard speaking disparagingly about Liverpool, Newcastle, and Valencia owner, Peter Lim.

If you go to Liverpool and Valencia there is a great difference, even in the streets of the city. "I am here to clarify things, because I have nothing to hide. "These things are undoubtedly related to the 'movement' organised to damage the club, damage the team and damage us all in the final game of the season on Saturday." We are in a surreal situation, at a time of the season in which we all have to focus on the final game against Celta Vigo," he said at that time. "The board hold the view that a change in leadership is required, in order to regain the trust of the fans and the community," the club said in a statement. The industry exists, but the club, it's a club that is local there, it has its fans, its fan groups, but it is very international."

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Valencia sack president Anil Murthy following leaked audio recordings (CNA)

Spanish football club Valencia CF have sacked club president Anil Murthy after the release of leaked audio recordings of him describing English cities ...

We look forward to working with fans, authorities and other relevant stakeholders to achieve these objectives,” the statement read. Sean Bai has been appointed as acting director general on an interim basis. Advertisement

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Valencia sack club president Anil Murthy after leaked audio scandal (The Athletic)

Valencia have sacked their club president, Anil Murthy, after leaked audio was published in which he threatened to “kill” a player in the press if they left ...

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Peter Lim fulmina a Anil Murthy - Sports Finding (Sportsfinding)

Anil Murthy ceases to be president of Valencia “with immediate effect”. Peter Lim has informed him in Singapore that his time at the Mestalla club has come ...

“The Council will immediately begin a search process to identify a new President of Valencia CF, and an announcement will be made in due course. With immediate effect, Anil Murthy will cease to be president and employee of Valencia CF.” Anil Murthy ceases to be president of Valencia “with immediate effect”. Peter Lim has informed him in Singapore that his time at the Mestalla club has come to an end.

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La Liga side Valencia remove president Anil Murthy after leaked audio (The Hindu)

Valencia have sacked their club president, Anil Murthy, after leaked audio was published in which he threatened to “kill” a player in the press if they left ...

“The board hold the view that a change in leadership is required, in order to regain the trust of the fans and the community and put Valencia CF in a position for success.” “We look forward to working with fans, authorities and other relevant stakeholders to achieve these objectives.” The daily Superdeporte published audio recorded from a private dinner attended by the president and some businessmen in April.

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Football: Valencia sack president Anil Murthy after audio leaks of ... (The Straits Times)

The Valencia boss allegedly spoke disparagingly of the club's billionaire owner Peter Lim. . Read more at straitstimes.com.

During this interim period, he will primarily oversee the football operations of Valencia CF and report to the board." He said then: "I am here to clarify things, because I have nothing to hide. "These things are undoubtedly related to the 'movement' organised to damage the club, damage the team and damage us all in the final game of the season on Saturday."

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Valencia sack president Murthy after leaked audio recordings (The Indian Express)

Valencia finished ninth in LaLiga this season, failing to qualify for any European competition for a third straight season.

Effective immediately, Anil Murthy will cease to be both President and an employee of Valencia CF.” But the club have now changed their tune. “The board of directors of Valencia CF wish to address recent events which have regrettably affected the club’s relationship with fans, government authorities and the community,” the club said in a statement

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Peter Lim's football club Valencia axes president Anil Murthy over ... (Marketing Interactive)

Valencia said that, through the change in leadership, it aims to regain the trust of fans and the community.

"This newspaper, which collaborates with a criminal who recorded a private conversation, has only one objective, as is being shown: To distort reality and deceive people with clickbait," it had then said. In the interim, Valencia has appointed Sean Bai as acting director general on an interim basis. Spanish football club Valencia CF has axed its president Anil Murthy (pictured) after recordings emerged of him speaking unfavourably about the club earlier this month.

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