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Qatar's Sheikh Jassim makes final bid to buy Man Utd: sources
AFP · 3 years ago
Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani has made a third and final offer to buy Manchester United, sources told AFP on Friday.
Qatar's Sheikh Jassim makes second bid as battle to buy Man Utd heats up
AFP · 3 years ago
The battle to buy Manchester United heated up on Wednesday as Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani returned with a second bid for the English giants.
Qatar spied on ex top Swiss prosecutor probing FIFA: media
AFP · 3 years ago
Qatar spied on a former Swiss attorney general and bugged his secret meeting with the FIFA chief, amid fears it could be stripped of hosting the 2022 World Cup, media reported Sunday.
Ecuador appoints ex-Qatar coach Sanchez
AFP · 3 years ago
Spaniard Felix Sanchez, the former Qatar coach, is taking over the Ecuador team, the national football federation (FEF) announced on Saturday.
PSG's Neymar arrives in Qatar for ankle surgery
AFP · 3 years ago
Paris Saint-German forward Neymar arrived in Doha on Friday for an operation on the ankle injury that has ended his season, Qatar's official news agency said.
Qatari bid for Man Utd poses questions over PSG's future
AFP · 3 years ago
The announcement that a consortium led by a Qatari banker are bidding to buy Manchester United has raised questions about the potential impact for Paris Saint-Germain, who were taken over by Qatar Sports Investments (QSI) more than a decade ago.
Shoot-out win puts Al Duhail into Asian Champions League quarters
AFP · 3 years ago
Qatar giants Al Duhail advanced to the quarter-finals of the AFC Champions League after a tense 7-6 win on penalties against domestic rivals Al Rayyan on Sunday.
The discreet sheikh behind Qatar's bid for Manchester United
AFP · 3 years ago
The Qatari sheikh seeking control of Manchester United is the low-profile son of one of the richest men in the Gulf with ready access to the billions needed to make the audacious bid work.
One investor, two clubs: is Europe big enough for both?
AFP · 3 years ago
With Qatari suitors reportedly seeking to add Manchester United to a portfolio that includes Paris Saint-Germain, precedent suggests both clubs would be allowed to pursue the Champions League grail at the same time.
Man Utd 'in talks' with Qatari investors over sale
AFP · 3 years ago
Manchester United have reportedly opened talks with Qatari investors as speculation intensifies over the future ownership of the Premier League giants ahead of a deadline for bids.
BREAKING: Qatar-based investment group plan mega-money swoop for Manchester United
Live Soccer TV · 3 years ago
The Red Devils could have new owners in the coming weeks.
Bayern head to Doha promising to review Qatar Airways deal
AFP · 3 years ago
Bayern Munich CEO Oliver Kahn said on Friday the side was reviewing whether to renew its sponsorship arrangements with Qatar Airways, as the side flew to Doha to begin their annual winter training program.
Ageing football stars drawn to Gulf for one last payday
AFP · 3 years ago
Since Brazilian legend Rivelino joined Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal in the late 1970s the Gulf region has become a lucrative haven as a final staging post for ageing stars.
Qatar splits with coach Sanchez after World Cup defeats
AFP · 3 years ago
World Cup hosts Qatar announced Friday that national coach Felix Sanchez had been let go with the end of his contract after the team's dismal World Cup where they failed to get a point from their group games.
Qatar sees off World Cup criticism to claim diplomatic victory
AFP · 3 years ago
Qatar fought a "culture war", corruption claims and accusations over rights abuses in hosting the World Cup but experts say the Gulf state has reinforced its image everywhere except parts of Europe.
Ballon D'Or winner Benzema ends tumultuous France career after Qatar blow
AFP · 3 years ago
Ballon D'Or winner Karim Benzema called time on his tumultuous international career with France on Monday, a day after the defending champions World Cup final defeat to Argentina.
France fly out of Qatar as FIFA acclaims World Cup attendance
AFP · 3 years ago
Losing finalists France on Monday became the last team to leave the World Cup as FIFA announced that the Qatar tournament attracted more than 3.
Qatar emir says 'exceptional' World Cup delivered to fans
AFP · 3 years ago
Qatar's ruler said Sunday that the Gulf state had delivered on a vow to hold an "exceptional" World Cup.
David Beckham makes first statement on his Qatar World Cup deal
AFP · 3 years ago
David Beckham has made his first public statement on his controversial multi-million-dollar ambassador's role with World Cup hosts Qatar, telling the New York Times he believed "sport has the power to be a force for good in the world".
Macron defends World Cup trip amid Qatar graft scandal
AFP · 3 years ago
President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday stood by his decision to travel to Qatar to support France's World Cup team, despite allegations linking the Gulf monarchy to corruption in the European Parliament.
