Former Crystal Palace owner John Textor scores temporary block of Brazilian football club share saleJohn Textor owns a 90 per cent stake in SAF Botafogo in Brazil. Former Crystal Palace owner John Textor has been granted a temporary injunction from the High Court to block City-based administrators from selling his 90 per cent stake in Brazilian football club SAF Botafogo. “There is now an implied risk the shares will be disposed of sooner rather than later,” Pelling said. Read more Nottingham Forest owner Marinakis sues Crystal Palace for defamationTextor was also removed from his position on SAF Botofogo’s leadership board in April by a Brazilian Arbitration court. Cork Gully, Eagle Football Holdings Bidco, and John Textor were contacted for comment.