England to EmiratesAnother Premier League football club could be passing into Emirati ownership after the official United Arab Emirates news agency WAM reported that Ahmed bin Saqr al-Qassimi, a member of the UAE ruling family, had bought a majority stake in an unnamed club.
Foreign Ownership
Should al-Qassimi take a stake in one of the British-owned clubs in the league it will make overseas investors a majority around the Premier League table.
Ten clubs are in foreign ownership: Arsenal, Manchester United, Liverpool, Portsmouth, Aston Villa, Chelsea, Sunderland, West Ham, Fulham and Manchester City.
60% Stake
According to the report al-Qassimi, a member of the ruling family of the emirate of Ras al-Khaimah (one of the seven emirates of the UAE), would be taking a 60 per cent stake and be appointed honorary chairman this week.
First Manchester City
Last year an Abu Dhabi Sheikh bought Manchester City.
Next Portsmouth
Portsmouth is the subject of a bid from the Abu Dhabi investor, Sulaiman al-Fahim.
Which Club?
A source close to Anfield’s owners denied Liverpool was the club in question.
Which club do you think is the next on the Emirati shopping list?
There’s no doubt about it, a revolution in ownership is gradually taking place and the wealthy Arab football lovers are at the forefront of this movement.
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Video about Manchester City Takeover by Abu Dhabi, ETE.
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Dr Geoff Pound
Image: Some of the clubs in the English Premier league.
