Arab group claims Man City deal

[fah-q]

Did Rafa consider Dragons Den?

[Duncan]Sorry Mr Parry ah don't like yer tie, ahnd funny hair, so ahm oot[bannatyne]

[Aus_LFC]

Abu Dhabi is by far the richest Emirate in the UAE, they have about 150 years of oil left, and have embarked on a huge tourism development plan to change Abu Dhabi forever - more a cultural city that has tourism than a copy of Dubai. The ruler of Abu Dhabi is seriously loaded. I was working over there a little while ago writing a corporate strategy for the development arm of the government. They have at least $100B (Dhs) of development planned now. It covers 25+ hotels, development of Saadiyat Island, building a Lourve (they paid the Frenchies something like $950M (US) for 30 year rights to the name!), Guggenheim, and countless other developments.

If they want to use Citeh as a promotional tool to raise awareness then they will, they have much deeper pockets than Dubai do. Dubai has only 30 years of oil left, than is why the development there has been mental, and the problems associated with fast unplanned growth are starting to be more visible.

This should raise the ante over there, Dubai hate being second to Abu Dhabi, and will be very focused on getting back on track.

Not sure what this means for the buy out of LFC, don't have info, but I do know the region and what that could mean politically for the two main cities of UAE.

[wiw]

im so depressed at the moment. This is truly terrible news for us and im just about to end it all.


The beer I mean.

Missus is picking some more up later

Whilst this may sound harsh I genuinely think we are ****ed as a football power. Mid table mediocrity soon i think. ****s sake.

Jesus mate get a grip will ya *slap* Man City will not be overtaking us anytime soon, keep the faith

[Rix007]

Shankslegend on RAWK with this post;

Hope this cheers a few people up...

The Americans are back talking to DIC, DIC are in the process of reapproaching us with an increase to their previous offer that brings it alot more closer to what the yanks want.

Both Hicks and Gillett will listen to the offer and are now willing to sell as they realise they are now at a dead end and can take the club no further.

This is the first time Hicks has considered selling, and he has informed DIC of his desire providing the offer meets his needs.

This was all going on back end of last week by the way.

This is only coming out now that Man City was taken over by an Arab Co. Same **** different day. Strange, transfer "merry go round' window is closed now some other theme park attraction(DIC) to attract the masses going on till the next window opens. Then we will wait a month cos the deal is at a very sensitive stage and negotiations are delicate. Then BAM, the Jan transfer window closes and we still 'supposedly' 2 weeks away from the deal being signed...Chelsea win the league, Real win the CL and we win nothing. Season ends and the deal is still 2 weeks away from being signed. Meanwhile Citeh have overtaken us in 4th spot...Rafa is complaining that he didn't sign another defensive midfielder...We sitting miserable (19yrs) running.

When its splashed across the BBC papers, Liverpool fans burning Texas cowboy hats and Dunk running naked at Anfield, then I will believe this takeover nonsense..Till then back to the football, and lets hope we beat the scum 1 nil....

[slimbimjim]

Abu Dhabi is by far the richest Emirate in the UAE, they have about 150 years of oil left, and have embarked on a huge tourism development plan to change Abu Dhabi forever - more a cultural city that has tourism than a copy of Dubai. The ruler of Abu Dhabi is seriously loaded. I was working over there a little while ago writing a corporate strategy for the development arm of the government. They have at least $100B (Dhs) of development planned now. It covers 25+ hotels, development of Saadiyat Island, building a Lourve (they paid the Frenchies something like $950M (US) for 30 year rights to the name!), Guggenheim, and countless other developments.

If they want to use Citeh as a promotional tool to raise awareness then they will, they have much deeper pockets than Dubai do. Dubai has only 30 years of oil left, than is why the development there has been mental, and the problems associated with fast unplanned growth are starting to be more visible.

This should raise the ante over there, Dubai hate being second to Abu Dhabi, and will be very focused on getting back on track.

Not sure what this means for the buy out of LFC, don't have info, but I do know the region and what that could mean politically for the two main cities of UAE.

Wow it looks like they are really pushing forward with their cultural side which makes it a great tourist destination.

[Leyton388]

lets wait and see

[Leyton388]

Its a sad sad day when Liverpool one of the biggest clubs in the world are broke and Manchester City who are a nobody are now one of the richest. Football as we knew and loved growing up as kids is well and truly lost. Success means **** all now as even that will not mean we can compete. Same goes for the new stadium that will mean nothing when going against Chelsea and City now. Looks like we need dic to come in and it will only get worse as when QPR are promoted they too will spend big. We need to sort it out asap as we cannot even outspend villa and spurs ffs

[Phoenix07]

Abu Dhabi is by far the richest Emirate in the UAE, they have about 150 years of oil left, and have embarked on a huge tourism development plan to change Abu Dhabi forever - more a cultural city that has tourism than a copy of Dubai. The ruler of Abu Dhabi is seriously loaded. I was working over there a little while ago writing a corporate strategy for the development arm of the government. They have at least $100B (Dhs) of development planned now. It covers 25+ hotels, development of Saadiyat Island, building a Lourve (they paid the Frenchies something like $950M (US) for 30 year rights to the name!), Guggenheim, and countless other developments.

If they want to use Citeh as a promotional tool to raise awareness then they will, they have much deeper pockets than Dubai do. Dubai has only 30 years of oil left, than is why the development there has been mental, and the problems associated with fast unplanned growth are starting to be more visible.

This should raise the ante over there, Dubai hate being second to Abu Dhabi, and will be very focused on getting back on track.

Not sure what this means for the buy out of LFC, don't have info, but I do know the region and what that could mean politically for the two main cities of UAE.

Spot on. However, we're talking about trillions here. And as for investment in Liverpool, Dubai would be seething at Man City getting a step ahead. Of course Abu Dhabi have deeper pockets, but Dubai also have trillions set aside for development.

It would be fun seeing Dubai take on Abu Dhabi.

[kingfunk]

Spot on. However, we're talking about trillions here. And as for investment in Liverpool, Dubai would be seething at Man City getting a step ahead. Of course Abu Dhabi have deeper pockets, but Dubai also have trillions set aside for development.

It would be fun seeing Dubai take on Abu Dhabi.

From what you know, do you believe that liverpool fc will have new owners by january?

[Darth Marty]

I thought id heard that Dubai were in fact far richer than abu dhabi?

[Phoenix07]

From what you know, do you believe that liverpool fc will have new owners by january?

It depends entirely on the profit margin that George Gillett and Tom Hicks are willing to accept from investors.

There are other investors who are willing to give them close to what they want, so I wish that Sheikh Mohammed would hurry up.

[kingfunk]

Taken off football-rumours,,, Yes i know But anyway....



As you well know, man city were bought yesterday and are ready to spend big. The family that bought city have a collective wealth of 1 trillion dollars. About 665 billion pounds. One of the buyers is married to a woman from the Dubai investment Group. (DIC) The Dubai Group have a collective wealth of about 3.4 trillion dollars. Because these two families are rivals in investment and business, DIC will now step up the game and fork out as much as it takes to buy Liverpool FC. This will be a war of spending for years to come. With liverpool having the bigger fan base to start with, the more money, and already better squad/history, they will sign the higher class of player because of reputation.
These coming years could be boring or exciting.
Dubai are already thinking of giving benitez 150 million to spend in january alone, then moving on to an unlimited tranfer kitty from then on.

Abramovich is the 16th richest man in the world.
The head of Dubai is the 4th richest man in the world.

Enjoy your glory man utd and chelsea. It won't last

[Phoenix07]

I thought id heard that Dubai were in fact far richer than abu dhabi?

Dubai have more money at the moment

BUT

Abu Dhabi have more money from the oil that they can access.

Once Abu Dhabi start selling that oil, their wealth will surpass Dubai, which is why Dubai is investing elsewhere heavily.

[Phoenix07]

Taken off football-rumours,,, Yes i know But anyway....



As you well know, man city were bought yesterday and are ready to spend big. The family that bought city have a collective wealth of 1 trillion dollars. About 665 billion pounds. One of the buyers is married to a woman from the Dubai investment Group. (DIC) The Dubai Group have a collective wealth of about 3.4 trillion dollars. Because these two families are rivals in investment and business, DIC will now step up the game and fork out as much as it takes to buy Liverpool FC. This will be a war of spending for years to come. With liverpool having the bigger fan base to start with, the more money, and already better squad/history, they will sign the higher class of player because of reputation.
These coming years could be boring or exciting.
Dubai are already thinking of giving benitez 150 million to spend in january alone, then moving on to an unlimited tranfer kitty from then on.

Abramovich is the 16th richest man in the world.
The head of Dubai is the 4th richest man in the world.

Enjoy your glory man utd and chelsea. It won't last

Abu Dhabi and Dubai have a lot more than stated. And it's not Dubai Investment Group nor Dubai International Capital. They may be negotiating for Sheikh Mohammed, but the asset won't be theirs.

And Sheikh Mohammed is not the 4th richest. He's made £9bn by himself, but hsi money is from Dubai's funds, which is why Abu Dhabi and Dubai's Royal Families are the richest in the world. They have trillions, far more than stated there.

[Roboklopp]

Remind me never to move house again. Take a week off footy pretty much & look what happens FFS. THe world's gone mad.