Quote from: temple on Today at 01:50:00 PM

Quote from: rahmad2nd on June 08, 2023, 04:31:40 PM

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I think that the problem is that the fans don't want to see one club after the other to get bought by Middle East countries. The level of identification decreases with those transactions and it will end in a competition not so much between traditional soccer clubs, but between highly commercialized companies owned by the Sheikhs.

I was surprised when I read that the owner of Manchester City was in Turkey in the stadium to watch the final and the last time he was at a game of his own club was 13 years ago! I don't know how much that matters in general, but it is about acquisitions and commercial strategy and not about tradition anymore. In the long run the more clubs get bought by the Sheikhs, the less clubs remain that are able to compete on eye-level without getting bought. One day the whole Premier League will be owned by foreign investors.

I totally understand what you're saying. it's just that, if Manchester United was acquired by Sir Jim Ratcliffe, what's the difference with the Glazer family. which in essence, they only care about money. I can understand, if this is a matter of The Red Devil's identity. but the problem is, if United is not acquired by a Middle Eastern country. I'm pretty sure Manchester United will find it difficult to compete with other big teams.

Let's look at the reality, currently Newcastle is owned by a Middle Eastern country. for sure, they will bring in many great players to participate in competing for various trophies. not to mention City, which is a city rival. well, how big United, will be able to compete. whereas in the transfer market last winter, Ten Hag was not given the funds to bring in the newcomers he needed. there are not many options, Ten Hag only get loan player options. To be honest, I think the Red Devil fans are very angry with the Glazer family.

Well, by the way even if the Glazers hadn't sold him to Sheikh Jassim, Qatar could have gotten him through political channels. actually, I don't like to involve football with politics. but Qatar had an offer Britain could not refuse. especially, towards winter. but indeed, currently Middle Eastern countries are incessantly wanting to be involved in the English league football industry. however, if after the Russian conflict is over. Russia's rich people will again be involved in acquiring an English league club. or, it could also be acquired by rich people from other countries. then, what's the difference with what you said if in the end the Premier League will be owned by foreign investors.
But, I don't want to relate it to politics, it's completely just a personal assumption. well, if Arsenal is acquired by a Middle Eastern country or another. I am very happy as a Gunners fan.