Jan Tops is again the sole owner of the Longines Global Champions Tour and League

Last Christmas period the Dutch chamber of commerce asked both partners to reach a solution, and appointed a new director, John Jaakke. As McCourt stated he was in a deadlock-situation with Jan Tops it was up to Jaakke to decide on most important matters.

The basis of the conflict was about the upcoming renewal of the sponsoragreement with title-sponsor Longines. With over 100.000.000 euro for the next four years, McCourt was convinced there was more to get.

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