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Simon Jordan is a British businessman and former chairman of Crystal Palace Football Club. He is also a regular columnist for the Daily Mail, a British tabloid newspaper.
Simon Jordan was born in 1967 in London, England. He made his fortune in the mobile phone industry, founding the company Jordan Communications in 1992, which he later sold for a reported £75 million.
In 2000, Jordan purchased Crystal Palace Football Club, which was then in the second tier of English football. During his tenure as chairman, the club experienced a period of success, including promotion to the Premier League in 2004. However, the club was eventually relegated back to the Championship in 2015, and Jordan sold his majority stake in the club in 2010.
Since leaving Crystal Palace, Jordan has become a regular columnist for the Daily Mail, writing on a range of topics including football, politics, and business. He is known for his outspoken views and has been involved in several high-profile controversies over the years.
Some of Jordan's most notable columns for the Daily Mail have included:
- Criticizing the Premier League's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, including the decision to restart the season behind closed doors.
- Calling for the introduction of a salary cap in the Premier League to reduce the financial burden on smaller clubs.
- Defending the decision to award the 2022 World Cup to Qatar, despite concerns over the country's human rights record.
- Criticizing the English Football Association's handling of the England national team, including the appointment of Gareth Southgate as manager.
Jordan's columns often generate significant attention and debate, and he is widely regarded as one of the most influential and outspoken voices in British football.