Isn't he like Fabrizio but for Qatar based news?No he isn’t
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Don't remember much about their takeover but the Newcastle takeover had as much, maybe more media outrage. I'm sure things will escalate if it appears Qatar are taking over though.
Course not. They walk away filthy rich without putting money in except buying their inital stakes
#FSGOUT is trending.
I guess we know what Liverpool fans really think about the bid.
I guess we know what Liverpool fans really think about the bid.
It's almost 10pm...still no other bids?
Reading FT article makes it sound like its not state backed. Not sure if it is just to avoid ownership criticism
Think he's the son of the former prime minister. Directly connected
What's the point in posting this without a translation?
Ditto. A big hell no.
Guys an idiot
What if it's 10pm US (one of them) time, them douchebags like to do things by the US clock normally don't they?
So it’s actually happening then…. Mbappe bid incoming in the summer…
i assume you have mentioned this to the Glazers before posting here
The Qatari Royal Family, Al Thanis, consists of several thousand members, hence the confusion. He comes from a key branch of the family, but not the main one. Probably makes little difference in terms of funding - this will have been approved at highest QIA level.
He’s on about the wrong guy again isn’t he? This guy isn’t the Prince Charles bribe fella.
Substantial investment off the pitch on stadium and facilities, a focus on youth, an aversion to a transfer scattergun approach and the redevelopment of the area around OT
Sounds good to me
Sounds good to me
Seems like it. Will be fun taking Haaland to be the big lump when Mbappe doesn't score after City get relegated.
Can we call him Jazz?
Current emir's great great great grandfather and our bidder's great grandfather were brothers apparently.
Make of that what you will
Feeling sick right now. Hoping for a miracle here.
Imagine being happy and looking forward for some backwards oil state to own one of the biggest and traditional English institutions.
Imagine being happy and looking forward for some backwards oil state to own one of the biggest and traditional English institutions.
Let's get Ronaldo back 
Yeah would be interesting to know more about it. I mean it seems possible that it's not. I get he's a royal background and his dad used to be PM , but from the sounds of it their branch of the family was kicked to the curb a bit from state affairs? If so and we aren't directly backed by the state then maybe that could appease some? But of course it could all just be for show and to get around the multiple ownership thing with PSG.
The Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) owns 17.2% of QIB.
https://www.forbesmiddleeast.com/lists/top-100-listed-companies-2022/qatar-islamic-bank-qib/
Harsh on @VeevaVee
Oh, I thought they were all paragons of virtue though?
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He prefers to be known as Reggae.
Jazzy. Nickname’s gotta end in a -y.
You’ll see I’m a staunch defender of Qatar against the extreme hate from some. But I agree. He was chosen because he is a United fan, and also has a credible work history.
My understanding is it stays on the club but reduces the price of the club by the amount of the debt. It's up to the new owners to wipe it or not.
Totally agreed, from what I can see any and all negativity is wiped out by the prospect of becoming another Man City, something we were proud we hadn't yet become.
I'm hoping on the Ratcliffe bid coming in, but I think with the buzz, the statement and the such, this will be the bid that takes it, no contest. Matches the demand from the Glazers and the fans seem to be pretty unanimously happy to let it slide.
One of those where you have to stick your head in the sand to not see it.
Each to your own if you want them or no, if you don't care ultimately or it won't stop you supporting as you can separate club and owner. But we should at least say it like it is.
Come on it's clearly state backed.
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So this Qatari consortium isn't as wealthy as we hoped huh? Would Ineos actually be the better option?
Yep. If we didnt know it already, the game is well and truly fecked.
Jim is emptying his desk drawers out looking for some tippex.
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