Usmanov sues Everton owner Moshiri for legal action

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The Toffees have learned that an Uzbek-Russian oligarch is pursuing legal action against owner Farhad Moshiri.

Everton are said to have been handed a new potential crisis regarding their ownership.AdvertisementAdvertisement

Uzbek-Russian businessman Alisher Usmanov's company USM Holdings was a club sponsor and purchased naming rights for their new stadium.

Moshiri worked for Usmanov’s company in the past and has close ties to the businessman.

Per The Athletic, Usmanov is now suing Moshiri, which could have implications for the Toffees.

Usmanov is launching legal action against Moshiri's Cypriot-registered company Somelior Holdings Limited