According to the news in the British press; Ilıcalı is close to incorporating Shelbourne FC, one of the Irish League teams. Recently, Shelbourne’s St. It was stated that Acun Ilıcalı, who watched the match against Patrick’s Athletic from the stands, wanted to buy the shares of the Irish team in the near future.
Shelbourne FC, 5th in the Irish League, is coached by former Chelsea player Damien Duff.