Qatar will not leave France

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By: Manu Tournoux

PSG: Nasser Al-Khelaïfi speaks on the transfer of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia

This is a news that rocked French football this Thursday afternoon: Nasser Al-Khelaïfi was indicted for complicity in abuse of power in the Lagardère case. The president of PSG is accused of having tried to influence a vote of the Qatarian fund Qia, shareholder of the Lagardère group, in 2018. Following this thunderclap, many corridor noises indicated that Qatar threatened to retire of its investments in France, in particular of the club of the capital and BeIN Sports. It is ultimately nothing.

According to information from the teamthe Qatari state has no intention of abandoning its activities in France. However, Qatar wishes to diversify its projects, for example in Belgium, the United States, or Italy. A source wanted to clarify the situation with the French media: “ There is simply a reflection for a long time to reconsider the investments of the country in France, it is not directly linked to the latest events. Enough to bury the rumor.

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Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.