Core Viewpoint - The ownership structure of AC Milan is under scrutiny due to a failure by RedBird Capital Partners to notify the Italian Football Federation about a new investor acquiring at least 10% interest, leading to an investigation and potential legal implications [2][3][4]. Group 1: Ownership and Compliance Issues - RedBird Capital Partners did not inform AC Milan about a new investor's acquisition of at least 10% interest, violating ownership transparency rules [2]. - The Italian Football Federation has initiated an investigation into AC Milan's compliance with these rules and will forward findings to prosecutors [3]. - AC Milan acknowledged a "communication delay" regarding the new investor's involvement, which has resulted in a small fine of €10,000 [7][6]. Group 2: Financial and Political Scrutiny - RedBird's financial ties are under investigation in the UK due to its attempted £500 million takeover of The Telegraph, with calls for political scrutiny regarding its partnerships with the UAE and links to China [4]. - The situation has been exacerbated by claims that RedBird's founder threatened to "go to war" with The Telegraph newsroom, raising concerns about journalistic independence [5]. - Paolo Scaroni, AC Milan's chairman, indicated that explaining the situation to American shareholders has been challenging, contributing to the communication issues [6].