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Nasser Al-Khelaïfi legal and professional activities

Overview

Nasser Al-Khelaïfi, president of Paris Saint-Germain and chairman of beIN Media Group, is facing a preliminary investigation by the Paris prosecutor’s office. The probe, initiated following a report by the anti-corruption organization Anticor, examines potential unlawful conflicts of interest regarding July 2024 negotiations for Ligue 1 broadcasting rights. Authorities are investigating whether Al-Khelaïfi used his position on the Ligue de Football Professionnel board to favor beIN Sports’ €100 million offer. Al-Khelaïfi’s legal counsel has dismissed the allegations as being “without basis, neither legally nor factually”.

At the European Football Clubs (EFC) annual meeting in Copenhagen, Al-Khelaïfi announced plans to establish a new global organization titled ‘World Football Clubs’. He stated the initiative aims to create a “sixth unofficial confederation” to better serve global club interests. During the same event, Al-Khelaïfi rejected speculation regarding a potential run for the FIFA presidency to replace Gianni Infantino, stating, “I have zero interest in the FIFA, no agenda or ambition to be there,” and noting his current roles are more fulfilling. He also maintained a neutral stance regarding ongoing financial investigations involving Manchester City, noting that the EFC is not in a position to act as a judge in that matter.

In related leadership discussions, Al-Khelaïfi issued a public appeal to UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin, urging him to seek another term in 2027. This occurred alongside comments from Ceferin regarding the management of FIFA, where he remarked that “football has no need for emperors.” Additionally, Al-Khelaïfi expressed support for PSG players Ousmane Dembélé, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, and Fabián Ruiz as contenders for the Ballon d’Or.

Entities

Nasser Al-Khelaifi · Paris Saint-Germain · Ligue de football professionnel · Anticor · Gianni Infantino

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Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 24 sources
    Nasser Al-Khelaifi rejects FIFA presidency, proposes new global club body

    PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi announced plans for a new ‘World Football Clubs’ organization and dismissed rumors of a run for FIFA presidency, amid rising tensions between UEFA and FIFA leadership.

  2. [SPORTS] 26 sources
    Nasser Al-Khelaïfi under investigation for Ligue 1 rights conflict

    PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaïfi is under investigation in France for suspected conflict of interest regarding Ligue 1 broadcasting rights negotiations in 2024.

Sources

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