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Alex Young

Manchester United takeover: Qatar media backtracks on reports of successful bid

A Qatar media outlet has backtracked on claims Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani has won the race to buy Manchester United.

Reports emerged on Monday evening that Sheikh Jassim's final offer, submitted last week for 100 per cent of the club, had beaten a rival offer from Ineos founder Sir Jim Ratcliffe.

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