I've read a couple of usually reliable journalists say that the Qataris are beginning the process to sell PSG and are fed up with the French government etc. We'll see.
No, the Athletic did and Utd put a statement on their website shortly after to confirm the story.
That’s the ideal situation. When you look at Newcastle you can see them doing this over there and they were obviously told they’d gave massive charges if they tried to copy the way city have done things.
We live in a world where everything is seen in the eyes of absolutists or binary choices -- when its really its majority grey. I suspect as they mature and see the world for what it is, complicated, then they will see what we are saying today... but 10 years later.
Yeah, 2000 years ago men and women were fed to lions for being Christian. That's frowned upon now, but it wasn't frowned upon then.
Thing is, it becomes a balancing act. They may just go the other way depending who is closer to their goals and prioritise PSG instead. Then of course there are the human rights issues we’d have to live with. Just seems to be a can of worms.
Sorry guys, i'd had a drink
We were ripped/financially raped off for nearly decades now. So sportwashing seems a little tame or even pleasant a 'sentence'.
Its very simple. If you find the Qataris buying United is too much. Stop supporting United if you feel so strongly against it. Its as simple as. Thats about the only thing you have control over -- unless you happen to have £5--6billion spare sitting around. But I am sure we can find a few people whinging about you as a potential owner too.
We have like 20million quid in the kitty left.
But shouldn't we be allowed to voice our unease with such owners buying the club? Or is it just a 'shut up and get out' sort of thing?
I am sure it will be oil money. An investment group like Ratcliffe winn require an ROI on the 5-6 billion he has invested -- like a prudent investor. There is no way United can generate that sort of return anytime soon. The man's 70+ already -- doubt he will get something better than a T-bond return before he's dead.
But you are Judas... it would surprise us if you change your mind again.
And the biggest revenue and profit streams in the world football.
Adam Crafton and one or 2 others were negative throughout but on the whole it was pretty kind to Qatar.
The Universe will always find a way to correct itself.
Its been 271 fecking pages of the same thing. All about one's morals.
If you're able to think about it solely from the perspective of a fan of a football team, sure. I can't compartmentalise it like that. To me, seeing the club I've supported since childhood become a PR-front for a dictatorship is a far worse 'sentence' than seeing it being used as a cash-cow by some billionaires.
Yep. No reason to get too excited (or too depressed) about this or any of the other "stories" that are sure to emerge in the coming weeks and months.
and a billion in debt
Winter transfer window kitty was around 10m when Ten Hag was literally begging for reinforcements but "we arent skint though". Okay...
But then let's just close the thread? Cause the people who are delighted about this have already had their say too.
Silly post. Supporters of the club can still voice their displeasure at the new ownership.
Extremely short term view there. I'd rather a few years of no transfers and a good owner than selling our souls to get Kane this summer.
Completely agree. Asinine pointless, argumentative,childish posting.
It has that distinct breath of Brexit xenophobia around it, doesn't it?
Flex knows no inside information.
Most of our recent signings have been on tick too
Correct
But we spent a heap last summer? You hardly expect us to spend £100m+ every transfer window?
Too much Viagra in his coffee.
