Manchester United Owner Malcolm Glazer passes away

The owner of top English Premier League team Manchester United, Malcolm Glazer, died on Wednesday. He was 85.

The self-made American business tycoon buyout United in 2005 amidst protests by fans. He also owned the Tampa Bay Buccaneers American football team which won first Super Bowl success in 2002.

“The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are saddened to announce the passing of Owner/President Malcolm Glazer earlier this morning at the age of 85,” Tampa Bay statement said.

“A dynamic business leader, Glazer helped mold the Buccaneers into a model franchise and one respected league-wide,” it added.

Glazer’s family owns 90 percent holding in United and his sons Joel and Avram Glazer are co-chairmen of the club. His another son Bryan Glazer is a prominent member of United board.

“The thoughts of everyone at Manchester United are with his family tonight,” the Premier League club said Wednesday.

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