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Director of Arsenal football club passes away

Director of Arsenal football club passes away

Danny Fiszman, who was an influential director of Arsenal football club, has passed away. He was 66.

Mr. Fiszman was a life-long supporter of the Premiership club and joined the board in 1992.

He played a key role in the club’s move from Highbury to the new Emirates Stadium.

In recent times, he was a power-broker at the club. Only days before his death Mr. Fiszman had sold his shares to American Stan Kroenke, who wants to take over Arsenal.

Mr. Fiszman, who had been battling throat cancer, was a successful businessman who his fortune in the diamond business.

In recent years he had been living in Switzerland but travelled often to attend home matches.

The chairman of Arsenal, Peter Hill-Wood, paid tribute to Mr. Fiszman.

He said: “Danny was a visionary director, a gentleman and a true Arsenal fan.
We are all deeply saddened by the loss of our dear friend.

“Arsenal football club will forever be indebted to Danny for his invaluable foresight and contribution during the move from Highbury to our new stadium.”

 

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