LONDON • Qatar held advanced discussions to buy a stake in storied English Championship football team Leeds United on Monday, according to two people with direct knowledge of the discussions.
The gas-rich Gulf state, which has gained an outsized influence in global football, stunned the sports world when it secured the rights to host the World Cup in 2022.
Since that vote in 2010, it has been among the most consequential footballing nations, buying and investing huge amounts to turn French champions Paris Saint-Germain into a powerhouse team, and also becoming the one of the biggest acquirers of football rights through its beIN Sports network.
The move for Leeds, who missed out on a return to the Premier League after losing their play-off semi-final to Derby last month, would be Qatar's first foray into English football, and most likely will lead to further scrutiny into its affairs at home and abroad.
Human rights groups have drawn attention to the treatment of workers building their World Cup stadiums, while there have been allegations of wrongdoing over the way in which Qatar persuaded Fifa members during the bidding process for the showpiece event.
The talks with Leeds, who were relegated from the top flight in 2004 and have languished in the wilderness since, are at an advanced stage.
They stem from a personal relationship between the club's majority owner, Andrea Radrizzani, and Nasser Al-Khelaifi, the businessman who fronts state-backed Qatar Sports Investments.
A close friend of Qatar Emir Tamim Hamad Al-Thani, he is also the president of PSG and chairman of beIN Sports.
The initial talks with Qatar involve a stake sale, though there could be a provision for a full buyout later on, according to a person with knowledge of the discussions.
An investment in Leeds would be Qatar's third in European football teams - as well as PSG, they own Belgian side Eupen.
NYTIMES
I couldn't stop laughing at their debacle yesterday. I was tired of pundits and so called expert puting all the blame on Emery while praising Tuchel even though his personnal record isn't as good as Unai's. He isn't PSG coach anymore and they couldn't stop criticizing him.
We can only blame Mustafi for Arsenal's defeat to Palace
Midfielder wanted to keep up Blues' push. Spanish forward Pedro in good spirits after scoring Chelsea's opening goal against Newcastle, as Willian joins in the celebrations. The Brazilian netted
Report: Bruno Fernandes Deal Near Completion - Bitter and Blue
Jurgen Klopp hasn't enjoyed much of an affinity with the FA Cup during his Liverpool reign. In his three seasons at Anfield the Reds haven't even reached the fifth round of the world's oldest knockout competition, let alone the bright lights of Wembley. It's been a tale of weakened teams, glaring mistakes and painful early exits. Read More
Klopp denies FA Cup exit gives them title advantage - Football365
Football News -LONDON (AFP) - Mauricio Pochettino says Harry Kane is making a "fantastic" recovery and could be back in action ahead of schedule following the ankle injury he suffered last month
Kane making 'fantastic' recovery, says Spurs boss Pochettino
Eden Hazard hit the winning penalty for Chelsea to beat Eintracht Frankfurt 4-3 in a shootout on Thursday and reach the Europa League final where they will meet fellow Londoners Arsenal. The lively semi-final contest had finished 1-1 after the sides had produced the same scoreline in Frankfurt a week ago.
Chelsea reach Europa League final after penalty win
Goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon has urged his fellow Paris Saint-Germain teammates to show "a spirit of sacrifice for the team" with Edison Cavani and Neymar out for the match against Manchester United.The Italian goalkeeper, who has lost three Champions League finals, moved to the French capital last summer in a bid to
"We Have To Improve Mentally" - Gianluigi Buffon Warns PSG
Double injury blow for Spurs ahead of Liverpool clash. Double injury blow for Spurs ahead of Liverpool clash Soccer Football - Euro 2020 Qualifier - Group A - England v Czech Republic
Football: Double injury blow for Spurs ahead of Liverpool clash
MANCHESTER: Manchester City will play a pre-season match in Japan for the first time when they take on J League side Yokohama F. Marinos on July 27, the Premier League champions said on Wednesday. City Football Group (CFG) own a majority stake in City and a minority stake in the Marinos, and the two teams will play in the inaugural EuroJapan Cup.
Manchester City to play pre-season match in Japan
Aaron Ramsey has agreed a five-year deal with Juventus and will leave Arsenal at the end of the season, according to reports in Italy. Ramsey has been in talks with Juventus since last year.
Ramsey agrees to join Juventus on a five-year deal worth €40m
Manchester City retained the Premier League title in style on Sunday (May 12), holding their nerve to come from behind against Brighton and see off a charging Liverpool after a thrilling campaign.
Manchester City retain Premier League title in come from
Goals from Naby Keita and Roberto Firmino earned Liverpool a 2-0 win over Porto on Tuesday as Juergen Klopp's side took the upper hand in their Champions League quarter-final tie without killing
Liverpool vs. Porto score: Firmino, Keita give Reds
Double injury blow for Spurs ahead of Liverpool clash. Double injury blow for Spurs ahead of Liverpool clash Soccer Football - Euro 2020 Qualifier - Group A - England v Czech Republic
Football: Double injury blow for Spurs ahead of Liverpool clash
AC Milan's lethargy and lack of any kind of end product in front of goal continued even after Christmas as they could only manage a 0-0 draw against relegation-threatened Frosinone. Their lack of goals and the fact that even the chances have now dried up for the Diavolo is now a source of real
AC Milan stumble to goalless draw at Frosinone | 4search.com
Shop our selection of Garage Heaters in the Heating, Venting & Cooling Department at The Home Depot.
Gareth Southgate praises 'electric' Raheem Sterling after hat
watch coppa america live streaming now
watch champions league live streaming bt sport
watch soccer online free streaming live manchester united
watch champions league live streaming putlockers
watch premier league live stream hd
watch barclays premier league online live streaming
best site to watch live soccer streaming
watch coppa america live streaming india vs england
watch the champions league live stream
watch coppa america live streaming rcti
watch soccer saturday live stream
watch the premier league live stream
watch premier league live streaming live
how to watch soccer live streaming free
watch soccer online free streaming live reddit
watch champions league simulcast live stream
watch live soccer streaming on android
watch champions league live streaming eng
watch soccer live streaming juventus vs manchester united
watch tamil nadu premier league live streaming
watch coppa america live streaming sub eng
where to watch champions league live streaming
watch hd soccer live streaming free
watch live soccer game today
watch coppa america live streaming quality
watch soccer online free streaming live dracula
watch usa soccer live stream
live ipl live streaming- watch indian premier league 2013 online
watch premier league live streaming zimbabwe
watch coppa america live streaming kenya
soccer tv live net stream
watch soccer am online live streaming
watch uefa champions league live streaming youtube
watch coppa america live streaming uk
watch soccer live streaming juventus
watch premier league live streaming youtube
watch afghanistan premier league live stream
watch champions league online free live streaming hd
watch english premier league live streaming hd
watch champions league live streaming video
watch soccer live streaming qatar
watch coppa america live streaming indonesia
watch premier league darts live stream
watch coppa america live streaming without cable
watch coppa america live streaming vivo
watch champions league live stream gratis
watch live soccer streaming on iphone
watch coppa america live streaming qatar
watch coppa america live streaming crictime
watch champions league live streaming live
watch soccer live stream hunter
watch premier league live streaming xbox one
watch live soccer game barcelona vs real madrid
watch champions league live streaming canada
watch coppa america live streaming indosiar
watch soccer online free live streaming livetv ru
watch coppa america live streaming zip
watch soccer live streaming reddit
soccer tv live football streaming gratuit
watch champions league live streaming manchester united
live football watch free live football streaming free soccer
watch soccer aid live stream online
watch premier league live streaming vf
watch champions league live streaming xbox one
watch soccer online free streaming live arabic
watch usa soccer live stream online
watch coppa america live streaming australia
watch champions league semi final draw live stream
watch coppa america live streaming in india
watch soccer aid live stream
watch live soccer streaming free android
watch champions league live streaming pakistan
watch champions league soccer live streaming
watch real madrid vs juventus live streaming of champions league
watch indian premier league live stream online
watch bangladesh premier league live streaming free
watch soccer online free streaming live in english
super soccer tv live streaming piala dunia
watch premier league net live manchester united stream channel
watch uefa champions league quarter final draw live streaming
watch champions league live streaming zee5
watch champions league draw live streaming
watch coppa america live streaming direct
watch coppa america live streaming spain
soccer tv live football streaming reddit
watch coppa america live streaming canada
watch champions league live streaming bola
watch premier league live in stream
watch soccer games live stream free
watch bangladesh premier league live streaming
watch champions league live streaming mobile
watch sky sports premier league live stream
watch coppa america live streaming espn
watch soccer live stream links
watch iceland soccer live stream
watch soccer live streaming kenya vs ethiopia
watch champions league soccer live streaming
watch champions league live streaming vf
watch karnataka premier league live streaming
watch coppa america live streaming live
watch soccer online free streaming live uk
watch soccer online free streaming live first row
watch premier league matches live streaming
super soccer tv live streaming garuda select
watch sky sports premier league online free streaming live
watch coppa america live streaming world
watch premier league live streaming quality
watch everton vs tottenham live soccer streaming
watch soccer online free streaming live youtube
watch coppa america live streaming bola
watch soccer online free streaming live no registration
watch uefa champions league live streaming free online india
watch soccer live stream apk
watch soccer live streaming zee tv
watch coppa america live streaming ronaldo 7
watch coppa america live streaming hd
watch coppa america live streaming mobile
watch champions league live streaming malaysia
watch champions league live streaming live free
free live football streams watch live streaming tv premier league
watch coppa america live streaming live free
watch champions league live streaming xfinity
watch uefa champions league live streaming free online youtube
watch soccer games online free streaming live
watch soccer game live espn
watch premier league live streaming zee tv
watch live soccer online free streaming now
watch live streaming soccer online espn3
watch coppa america live streaming xbox
watch arsenal southampton premier league live stream
watch coppa america live streaming hd free
apps to watch live streaming soccer
watch live streaming soccer world cup
watch live stream soccer games online free
watch premier league net live stream channel
watch premier league live streaming juventus vs manchester united
watch champions league live streaming kenya
soccer tv live football streaming portugal
watch coppa america live streaming putlockers
watch soccer live streaming mobile
watch soccer online free streaming live p2p
#winner #rockstar #jadwalbolahariini #cristianoronaldo #soccerbible #nikesoccer #hotcoffee #liverpool #oasisofficial #panini #footballstreaming #premierleague #Vip45 #liverpoolfans #realmadrid #kroenkeout #bayernmunich #afcnews #nutmeg #vip #seriea #myfootballuniverse #gunners #leicestercity #premierleague #mane #roadtrip #thebeatles #romania #alissonbecker #streamingbolaid #goal #ronaldo #klopp #cappucino #manchestercity #soccermemes #kickoff #conference #Fcb #oudmehta #salah #goodday #battuteepiche #comics #transfernews #freekickerz #commentimemorabili #Liverpool #gooners #liverpoolfc #liverpoolcity #Suarez #chocolate #thomasmeunier #beatifulgame #frasirap #kopisusu #MyDubai #cristiano #livestreams #realmadridcf #meunier #ucl #ballondor #championship #manchestercity #PartyTime #firmino #champion #bundesliga #coutinho #bestshishacafedubai #soccer #oasis #BMW #zidane #championsleague #paulmcartney #elcasico #cr7 #mancityvsliverpool #villarealcf #serieatim #coyg #lfc #leomessi #24x7 #Liamgallagher #boxing #Barcelona #Celtic #fut #henderson
No comments:
Post a Comment