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George Smith

La Liga president addresses concerns about possible Qatari takeover at Manchester United

La Liga president Javier Tebas has confirmed that he will criticise Manchester United in the same way that he has previously criticised Paris Saint-Germain if Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani completes a takeover of the club.

Al Thani, who is the chairman of one of Qatar's biggest banks - Qatar Islamic Bank, submitted a bid to purchase the club ahead of the 'soft deadline' set by the Raine Group, who are overseeing the sale of United on behalf of the Glazer family, almost a fortnight ago. He was joined by British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe in submitting an offer ahead of the 10pm deadline on Friday, February 17.

The prospect of United being the subject of a Qatari takeover has created a split reaction among the fanbase, with numerous Reds supporters expressing concerns about Qatar's human rights record. Concerns have also been sounded about the prospect of a Qatari takeover having possible links to French giants PSG.

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