Mexican Football Team Atlas Owned by Former Trader Up for Sale
Atlas is owned by Orlegi Sports, a Mexican investment firm led by Alejandro Irarragorri, a former commodities trader. The Liga MX club has hired investment bank Moelis & Co. and law firm Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP to advise on the sale, the people said, asking not to be named discussing private information.
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