The third and final Manchester United takeover deadline is on Friday and updates about the process is again beginning to filter out in advance of it.
'Our identity is at stake' - Manchester United fan group sends clear Sheikh Jassim takeover message
07.04.2023 - 18:53 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
United Against Sportswashing, an independent group of Manchester United supporters opposing a potential takeover by Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani, are calling on Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham to condemn the Nine Two Foundation bid due to the state of Qatar's well-documented human rights abuses.
The group believes United's identity is at stake and are writing to key figures asking them to sign an open letter calling for a Sheikh Jassim-led takeover to be blocked. United Against Sportswashing (UAS) are also asking Premier League chief executive Richard Masters, the Football Association and the Governmentto stop any sale from proceeding.
The group, founded in February, describe themselves as long-term fans and joined forces with Newcastle United group NUFC Fans Against Sportswashing ahead of last weekend's match with the Magpies, a club majority owned by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund, to call for a ban on the sale of clubs to states committing human rights abuses.
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Premier League clubs recently approved amendments to the owners’ and directors’ test which would bar anyone found to have committed human rights abuses from owning a club based on the Global Human Rights Sanctions Regulations, but it is claimed this would not hinder Sheikh Jassim. His bid is being pitched as a personal one rather than coming directly from a state-owned body with the offer coming from his Nine Two Foundation.
"We’ve already seen with Newcastle what happens when a supposedly state-independent takeover is allowed to go ahead," group spokesman Antony Whittaker told the Manchester Evening News. "We want to stop it from reaching that stage.
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26.04.2023 / 19:53
'Total destruction!' - Manchester United fans rage at Sir Jim Ratcliffe's reported Glazers plan
A growing number of Manchester United supporters have hit out at Sir Jim Ratcliffe amid claims that the British billionaire is offering a way for the Glazer family to remain involved with the club.
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26.04.2023 / 12:27
'We need him' - Manchester United fans react as Erik ten Hag gives Bruno Fernandes injury update
Manchester United fans have been reacting to Erik ten Hag's update on Bruno Fernandes' injury ahead of Thursday's trip to Tottenham.
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25.04.2023 / 03:29
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag might have accidentally sent a statement to Glazers
Manchester United have won the Carabao Cup, they have reached the FA Cup final and Champions League football looks guaranteed.
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23.04.2023 / 17:49
Manchester United takeover latest as Glazers warned of 'open revolt'
The Glazer family have been handed a fresh warning about not selling Manchester United.
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21.04.2023 / 14:01
Boxing stars and celebs face-off to raise cash for statue of legendary fighter denied title due to 'colour ban'
Boxing legends and celebs are set to take part in a charity football match as part of the bid to build a statue commemorating a legendary Manchester fighter denied a title due to a 'colour ban.'
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18.04.2023 / 12:41
The first 31 schools to join Greater Manchester's new bus network
Details of the first school buses to be part of Greater Manchester's new bus network have been revealed. The companies which will run bus services for 31 schools across Wigan, Bolton and parts of Salford and Bury have been chosen.
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17.04.2023 / 08:35
Calls for TransPennine Express contract extension to be abolished as cancellations 'fail passengers' in the north
Calls have been made to abolish the contact extension for TransPennine Express as service cancellations have 'failed passengers' in the north of England.
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16.04.2023 / 08:11
'I used the £2 bus fare cap to see how far I could get from Manchester for £10'
Last year it became cheaper than ever to travel across Greater Manchester when passenger fares were capped to just £2. The reform introduced by the region's mayor Andy Burnham was brought in to free commuters from a ‘fragmented’ system.
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15.04.2023 / 15:23
Gary Neville sends firm message to Carlyle amid Manchester United takeover links
Gary Neville has declared that Carlyle's reported interest in becoming a minority stakeholder in Manchester United is not what is best for the club.
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12.04.2023 / 17:57
'Angry and upset' - Manchester United fans left voiceless after Old Trafford season ticket decision
A number of Manchester United season ticket holders have been left 'angry and upset' after the club informed them of plans to replace their seats at Old Trafford with premium seating.
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11.04.2023 / 10:37
New Order announce 2023 European tour… but choose Leeds date over Manchester
New Order have announced they’ll be heading out on the road later this year… but they won’t be playing a date in Manchester. The nearest show will be in Leeds in October.
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11.04.2023 / 09:25
Christian Eriksen sends message to Manchester United fans about remainder of the season
Christian Eriksen feels Manchester United's form at Old Trafford will have a pivotal role during the remainder of the season.
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09.04.2023 / 08:39
The big dream for 'Andy Burnham's town' which has no buses or trains to Manchester
The first train station to be built in 25 years in Greater Manchester is just one Whitehall signature away.
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07.04.2023 / 19:43
Sean Dyche told Manchester United fans what to expect with Wout Weghorst
Wout Weghorst found himself out of the Manchester United side for the first team since his January arrival in midweek.
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06.04.2023 / 01:11
Manchester United takeover latest: Sheikh Jassim has 'no concerns' while Gary Neville has say
Manchester United bidders are running out of time before Easter to hear back from the Raine Group and the Glazer family about the next stage of the takeover process.
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29.03.2023 / 01:31
Manchester United takeover latest: Sir Jim Ratcliffe 'confident' amid 'Qatar multi-club plans'
The Manchester United takeover process continues in the background as Premier League football prepares to return.
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28.03.2023 / 01:21
Manchester United takeover latest: Zilliacus apologises as revised bids 'fall short' for Glazers
The Manchester United takeover process does not look like ending anytime soon.
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26.03.2023 / 01:35
Manchester United takeover latest: Sheikh Jassim bid 'improved' as Zilliacus is on 'same level'
Official offers for Manchester United are finally in from three public bidders.
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25.03.2023 / 15:45
Paris-Saint Germain decision sets Manchester United precedent amid Sheikh Jassim takeover bid
Paris Saint-Germain are set to escape serious UEFA sanctions despite incurring significant losses due to their sustained overspending across recent seasons.