The reported interest of a joint venture between Saudi Arabia and Qatar in a full takeover of Liverpool Football Club appears to be very legitimate.
This comes courtesy of a tweet from sports journalist @Qatari, which translates as ‘Interest in Liverpool… ????’ – following statements by Albawaba and David Lynch on the subject of new offers for the Premier League team.
Interest in Liverpool.. ????
– Muhammad Al-Kaabi (@Qatari) December 4, 2022
The groups together are understood to be in possession of “great shared wealth,” which “puts them in a commanding position,” according to the Sporting News reporter.
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Despite assurances that any such offer from the association would survive FA scrutiny, it’s hard to see them skimping on fanbase concerns without first demonstrating a complete lack of serious ties to their respective states.
Whether or not they come with the promise of elevating the club into the financial stratosphere occupied by a select few clubs in world football, this venture will quickly discover strong opposition from supporters deeply rooted in the city’s values.
Values ​​that simply will not fit in at all with the ongoing allegations of human rights abuses in both Qatar and Saudi Arabia.
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