Qatar consortium bids for control of Man Utd

A CONSORTIUM led by Qatar’s Sheikh Jassim Hamad Al Thani announced yesterday it had submitted an offer to take over Manchester United in a deal possibly worth a reported US$6 (RM26.5) billion.

“Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani today confirmed his submission of a bid for 100% of Manchester United Football Club,” his press release said.