Internet Collective Buys Soccer Team

November 13th, 2007 By THOMAS WAGNER, Associated Press Writer

(AP) -- When the fans speak to the coach of Ebbsfleet United, he just might have to listen to them. An Internet-based collective of soccer fans from more than 70 countries agreed in principle Tuesday to buy a controlling interest in the lower-league English soccer club.

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