# @bizofsport on YouTube - **Type:** Video - **Original URL:** https://youtube.com/watch?v=_TFgob5IeqA - **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/69403504-bizofsport-youtube - **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/8bbf7edc25.jpg - **Posted:** 2026-08-22T08:00:06.000+00:00 - **Account Owner:** Business of Sport (@bizofsport) — https://gondola.cc/bizofsport ## Caption Charlie and Charlie take a deep dive into the growing crisis surrounding Mark Walter’s sports empire, as the billionaire begins selling major assets including the LA Lakers amid scrutiny over how his sports investments have been financed. They examine the reported financial and regulatory concerns surrounding Walter’s insurance businesses, why he has moved to replace some of that funding with his own cash, and what his scramble to raise billions could mean for his wider sporting portfolio. From the record-breaking $12.5 billion Lakers sale and the potential sale of his stake in Chelsea to the possibility of Walter having to sell the LA Dodgers, they explore whether Chelsea could be caught in the middle of the financial turmoil. They also examine the growing tensions between Walter, Todd Boehly and Clearlake, and whether a change in Chelsea's ownership structure could finally bring greater clarity and authority behind the scenes. Is Mark Walter being forced to dismantle his sports empire? Could Chelsea be next? And what would Walter and Boehly’s exit mean for the future of the club? ---------------------------------------------------- Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is intended as commentary and opinion on matters of public interest in the sports industry. While we make every effort to ensure accuracy, figures, statistics, and financial data referenced may be based on publicly available estimates and could be subject to error or change. Nothing in this podcast should be taken as a statement of fact. If you believe any information is inaccurate, please contact us at charlie@20vc.com and we will endeavour to correct the record promptly. ---------------------------------------------------- Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1lD0eIjmkyr92VggxZmDuF?si=c0a7e9846a834767 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/business-of-sport/id1690597762 Follow Charlie Stebbings on X: https://twitter.com/CharlieStebbs Follow Business of Sport on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bizofsport Follow Business of Sport on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bizofsport Subscribe to our Substack for bonus content: https://substack.com/@businessofsport ---------------------------------------------------- #businessofsport #charliestebbings #charliemethven #chelsea #lalakers #toddboehly #football #nba ## Stats - **Views:** 20,073 - **Likes:** 195 - **Shares:** 0 - **Comments:** 21 ## Credits | Name | Username | Profile | Role | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Business of Sport | @bizofsport | https://gondola.cc/bizofsport | Podcast | ## Tags chelsea, nba, lalakers, businessofsport, charliestebbings, toddboehly, football, charliemethven --- Copyright (c) Gondola