TOKYO -- Austrian beverage maker Red Bull has reached a broad agreement to acquire Japanese third-tier professional soccer team Omiya Ardija from telecoms operator Nippon Telegraph and Telephone East, Nikkei has learned.
Austrian energy drink maker will buy 100% stake in Omiya Ardija

Red Bull would be the first foreign company to become sole owner of a J. League team. (Source photos by Nikkei)
TOKYO -- Austrian beverage maker Red Bull has reached a broad agreement to acquire Japanese third-tier professional soccer team Omiya Ardija from telecoms operator Nippon Telegraph and Telephone East, Nikkei has learned.