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Qatar failed, PSG saved
Published on February 26, 2023 at 01:15
PSG had never been Qatar’s first choice in their investment in football. In 2011, already, Qatar had failed to buy Manchester United, then setting their sights on PSG. But 12 years later, the emirate is trying its luck again with a pharaonic offer of €4.5 billion. But a twist could save PSG.
In the event of the takeover by Qatar of Manchester United, the state of the Arabian Peninsula would therefore have had two big European clubs in their hands, the PSG et IN. If the Qatari funds are almost inexhaustible, the fact remains that the Qatar would have preferred Manchester United in its investments, to make it one of the biggest clubs in Europe. At the expense of PSG.
Nice on the prowl
This sale of the mythical club of Manchester United attracted other potential investors. Jim Ratcliffe, owner of l’OGC Nice had also applied for the acquisition of Red Devils. In the end, two big names applied for this takeover, Jim Ratcliffe therefore, and Cheick Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani, member of the royal family and owner of QIA (Qatar Investissment Authority).
Panic at the Glazers
But according to information from The Mirror, the sale could well fall apart. Owner since 2005 of Manchester United, family Glazer would be prey to disagreements within the family. The club, put up for sale last fall is still studying, through the investment bank Raine Group. Only, it turns out that ” Avram and Joel Glazer are said to be reluctant to sell Manchester United, unlike their siblings who would be more than happy to leave the club. »
