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Nasser Al-Khelaïfi legal and professional activities

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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”. In separate developments at the European Club Association general assembly, Al-Khelaïfi commented on individual player accolades, expressing a preference for PSG players such as Ousmane Dembélé, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, and Fabián Ruiz for the Ballon d’Or. He also issued a public appeal to UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin, urging him to seek another term in 2027 to provide strong leadership for the clubs represented by the ECA. 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.

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