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Steven Railston

Barcelona manager Xavi explains why Qatar takeover would be good for Manchester United

Barcelona manager Xavi thinks a Qatari-led takeover of Manchester United would be a 'good option' for the club.

Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani, the chairman of one of Qatar’s biggest banks, confirmed last week that he'd submitted a United takeover bid, which would be 'debt free' and prioritise 'returning the club to its former glories'.

That takeover bid has been subject to intense scrutiny due to same-sex marriage being illegal in Qatar, whilst concerns remain about the record on worker's rights, which were highlighted around their hosting of the 2022 World Cup.

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