A Sussex man has appeared in court after an alleged fraud linked to a multi-million-pound stadium redevelopment loan.

Four of the five individuals charged over the alleged £10 million theft from Northampton Town Football Club appeared in magistrates’ court to face several counts of fraud and money laundering.

Ex-Northampton Town chairman David Cardoza appeared before a judge alongside property developer Howard Grossman and two other men.

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have made another foray into soccer team ownership as part of an investment group that acquired Colombian club La Equidad.

Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have further expanded their football empire by joining a consortium to purchase Colombian club La Equidad. The Wrexham owners, alongside actress Eva Longoria and other high-profile investors including baseball star Justin Verlander and model Kate Upton,