FSG football chief Michael Edwards resigns, Gordon to lead

Michael Edwards, the chief executive of football for Fenway Sports Group, has stepped down from his role overseeing Liverpool FC and the ownership group's wider football interests. His departure, confirmed on July 10, 2026, comes just over a year after he returned to the organization in March 2024 and ahead of the club's preseason preparations.

Edwards, who previously served as Liverpool's sporting director from 2016 to 2022 during a period that included Premier League and Champions League triumphs, was brought back with a specific mandate. He stated that the primary reason for his return was to lead FSG's expansion into a multiclub ownership model. However, by March 2026, FSG had effectively shelved those plans, a strategic reversal that multiple reports indicate was the central factor in his decision to leave. Edwards had informed the FSG hierarchy of his intention to depart last autumn but remained in his position to support sporting director Richard Hughes.

In a statement, Edwards said it had been a privilege to return at an important moment and that he leaves believing Liverpool is in a strong position with clear direction. He acknowledged that the broader project of...