[3][4] On 15 August 2018, he and Tony Fernandes stepped down from co-chairmen to enable Amit Bhatia to take their spaces and become chairman.
In 2019, Gnanalingam joined the ownership group of Major League Soccer's Los Angeles FC.
In early 2025, Gnanalingam issued a statement in which he apologized for reposting several articles on LinkedIn that were widely criticized as anti-Israeli.
His remarks drew criticism from Queens Park Rangers, Los Angeles FC, and Major League Soccer.
He stated, 'It was never my intention to offend or harm anyone, and I take responsibility for not exercising greater caution before sharing these posts.