Lets look at this logically and objectively then. It is a distinct possibility that the money could come from the Qatari state via gifted money transfers, however, Jassim's father is a very wealthy man having sold a lot of Qatar airways shares. The money could also come from him which is not the state (his wealth is grossly under reported). Either way, gifted wealth gives no equity in any purchase, i.e. legally the Qatari state would have no rights with regards to decision making at the club and any influence they have would be based purely on personal relationships, which are loose to begin with. It would be naïve to say they would have no influence, but having some influence is very different to being state owned.