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Paris-Saint Germain decision sets Manchester United precedent amid Sheikh Jassim takeover bid
25.03.2023 - 15:45 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Paris Saint-Germain are set to escape serious UEFA sanctions despite incurring significant losses due to their sustained overspending across recent seasons.
The perennial French champions have lost more than €600 million (£528m) since 2019, but European football’s governing body will reportedly not place any immediate measures on them this summer. France's national sports newspaper L’Equipe reported last week that sanctions are unlikely to arise for another three seasons (before 2025/26).
PSG are owned by Qatar Sports Investments (QSI), a subsidiary of the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), the state's sovereign-wealth fund. QSI were reportedly interested in investing in Manchester United before Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani's Nine Two Foundation made their indicative offer.
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In a statement confirming that initial proposal, Sheikh Jassim made clear 'the bid plans to return the club to its former glories both on and off the pitch. Investment 'in the football teams, the training centre, the stadium and wider infrastructure, the fan experience, and communities the club supports' is also mentioned.
While the Qatari banker also stresses any takeover would be 'completely debt free', such investment would likely incur significant losses to realise these stated ambitions. PSG, therefore, may provide an indication of the operational approach a Sheikh Jassim-owned United could follow.
The Parisian club received a paltry €10m financial penalty from UEFA after reaching a settlement deal last summer that outlined financial targets to meet over the following three years as part of newly introduced sustainability regulations, the football earnings rule, to replace
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12.04.2023 / 09:43
Manchester United fans make Glazers point amid Jude Bellingham Liverpool update
Manchester United fans are eager to see Jude Bellingham make Old Trafford his new home this summer, although some are concerned how much the takeover process will impact a pursuit.
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07.04.2023 / 01:31
Manchester United takeover latest: Sheikh Jassim receives 'big news'
Manchester United's takeover continues to progress as we enter into the Easter weekend.
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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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31.03.2023 / 18:49
Micah Richards details former Manchester United player's 'biggest housery ever'
Former Manchester City defender Micah Richards has jokingly called out ex-Manchester United player Matteo Darmian for an incident in 2015.
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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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27.03.2023 / 01:25
Manchester United takeover latest as Thomas Zilliacus reveals Liverpool FC bid stance
The battle to takeover Manchester United rumbles on this week following the drama of the last few days.
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26.03.2023 / 14:21
Thomas Zilliacus stance on Liverpool takeover after Manchester United bid
Finnish entrepreneur Thomas Zilliacus has ruled out an approach to bid for Liverpool after making an offer to buy Manchester United earlier this week.
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26.03.2023 / 04:31
Thomas Zilliacus lists four Manchester United takeover objectives if bid succeeds
Manchester United takeover bidder Thomas Zilliacus has listed four aims he would wish to carry out should he become the club’s next owner.
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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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26.03.2023 / 01:01
Sheikh Jassim submits second Manchester United takeover bid as Harry Maguire sends message
Here are your Saturday evening Manchester United headlines.
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25.03.2023 / 18:49
Sheikh Jassim submits second takeover bid for Manchester United
Qatar's Sheikh Jassim bin Hamas Al Thani has submitted his second bid for Manchester United.
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25.03.2023 / 15:45
Sir Jim Ratcliffe's Nice tenure offers glimpse into potential Manchester United future
Sir Jim Ratcliffe has been running football clubs for over five years now.
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25.03.2023 / 00:23
Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford 'makes contract decision' amid takeover talk and more transfer rumours
Marcus Rashford will hold out on signing a new contract at Manchester United until assessing what prospective new owners can offer him, according to reports.
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24.03.2023 / 19:19
Manchester United defender Tyrell Malacia explains how Marcus Rashford helps him on pitch
Tyrell Malacia believes he and Marcus Rashford 'give each other energy' down the left-hand side as the Dutchman detailed his relationship with the striker and fellow left-back Luke Shaw.
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23.03.2023 / 22:11
Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS submit improved bid for Manchester United
Sir Jim Ratcliffe submitted a second bid for the takeover of Manchester United on Thursday afternoon after having requests for an extension on the original deadline granted by the Raine Group.
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23.03.2023 / 18:41
'Taking fan owned too seriously' - Manchester United fans share same concern over Thomas Zilliacus takeover bid
Manchester United supporters have been left shocked following Finnish businessman Thomas Zilliacus' proposal to buy the Reds.
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23.03.2023 / 07:43
Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Sheikh Jassim bids 'not received' by Manchester United as Glazer concern detailed
Bids not received
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22.03.2023 / 20:11
Manchester United share price rises ahead of takeover deadline
Manchester United's share price has risen by six per cent ahead of the deadline for takeover bids today.