Speculation about a possible takeover move of Liverpool Football Club by a Qatari entity remains rife following Mansoor bin Ebrahim Al-Mahmoud’s declaration of intent at the World Economic Forum.
Fuel was then added to the fire when Alex Miller reported that there was “definite interest” between the QIA and the Reds.
“You won’t be surprised if we invest in this,” Bloomberg told the director general of the Qatar Investment Authority.
Interest in the English top flight looks like a safe prospect given the league’s appeal beyond UK borders, making it a ripe option for further potential sporting washing.
“We haven’t decided yet. But you know, this is a very commercial decision that we went through,” added Ebrahim Al-Mahmoud.
“And again, sports are also becoming a very important topic. People are getting more involved in sport and digitization makes it more attractive to investors.”
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However, the organization may find Liverpool a difficult choice to sell its plans to, in light of the regime’s numerous human rights issues.
That is not to say that a private entity originating from the region or the Middle East would not be tolerated if it were completely separate from the state and, more importantly, free of human rights abuses.
Make no mistake: the need for investment in the club is clear. Regardless, not just any investor will.
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