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Soros invests in Manchester United

Progressive hedge-fund billionaire makes play less than a month after team brokers endorsement deal with GM

BY: Washington Free Beacon Staff — August 21, 2012 3:22 pm

Liberal billionaire George Soros bought a $40 million stake in British soccer powerhouse Manchester United less than one month after General Motors entered into a $600 million endorsement deal.

Government Motors Spends $600M on UK Soccer Promo

Bailed-out automaker begins global marketing campaign as U.S. military sponsorships are cut

BY: Bill McMorris — August 1, 2012 12:01 pm

General Motors will shell out as much as $600 million to sponsor a European soccer team despite owing $27 billion to American taxpayers.