Confirmed with Link: Leiweke new President of MLSE

[tsanuri]

His leaving has more to do with the NFL deal than anything else. He put so much work into that deal, only to have uncle Phil walk away because he couldnt control the stadium and team.Anshutz isnt used to having someone control one of his property's, and that's exactly what the NFL does when you own a team. Once Leiweke was let go, Anshutz started showing up at laker and clipper games, making himself very public, something he's never done since AEG moved in.

Could this have been a power struggle between Anschutz and Leiweke ? Leiweke held a ton of power in the sports world and especially LA, and maybe Anschutz felt he had too much control over everything. Wouldn't be the first time something like this has happened.

Agreed and we just have to hope Anschutz arrogance doesn't end up screwing us. Because Leiweke was quickly becoming one of the best front men in sports.

 

[Vamos Rafa]

Toronto FC will bring in Cristiano Ronaldo when he's in his 30s.

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

HNIC discussed Toronto's hiring of Leiweke.
http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockeynightincanada/hotstove/video/#id=2382090079&tab=1