Paris Saint-Germain’s Arab owners could withdraw funding as Champions League failure reflects badly on country

Paris Saint-Germain’s Arab owners could withdraw funding as Champions League failure reflects badly on country
Paris Saint-Germain’s lack of success in the Champions League could have serious implications with financial backers Qatar Sports Investments considering withdrawing their funding for the French giants.The Ligue 1 champions have risen to become one of football’s superpowers in recent years, thanks in part to their huge wealth and array of superstar talent including Kylian Mbappe and Neymar, who they made the world’s most expensive player when they spent 200m on him in 2017.getty2

Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has reportedly lost interest in PSG

Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has helped make PSG what they are today, but according to French outlet Le Parisien, Arab funding could be withdrawn from the club and failure to progress in Europe is seen as a major factor, something he considers detrimental to his image.Qatar Sports Investments, a subsidiary of the state-owned Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), took control of PSG in 2011, purchasing Zlatan Ibrahimovic, while vowing to make the club as big as Barcelona and Real Madrid and investing close to 1billion. However, in the last three seasons, PSG have failed to get beyond the last 16 stage in the Champions League, crashing out to Manchester United this season despite leading 2-0 in the first-leg at Old Trafford.In 2017, they famously surrendered a four-goal advantage, losing the second leg 6-1 to Barcelona, making them the first side to ever overturn such a deficit.2

PSG lost the French cup final and have failed to progress in the Champions League

They (QIA) feel the lack of progress reflects badly on the state and has brought an increase in criticism as a result, while financial concerns are also part of their doubts.Despite PSG retaining the league title, they were beaten in the final of the Coupe de France by Rennes on penalties, who came back from two goals down.Now it is said the owners could turn their attention to Roma.

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Leeds United chief executive Angus Kinnear confirmed that the club's teenage winger Jack Clarke is heading home from hospital to rest after suffering an illness during Saturday's 1-1 draw with
Leeds United star Jack Clarke in hospital after collapsing

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Argentina legend Diego Maradona will not stay on as head coach of Mexican second division club Dorados de Sinaloa, the 58-year-old's lawyer confirmed on Thursday. The 1986 World Cup winner guided
Maradona Drinks Beer And Punches People During Ascenso MX

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Chelsea's Callum Hudson-Odoi has been called up to the England senior squad for the first time and could play alongside his close friend Jadon Sancho for the national team once again.
Callum Hudson-Odoi - Wikipedia

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Bolton boss Phil Parkinson and assistant Steve Parkin will be part of a ten-man team taking part in a fundraising challenge to raise money for the Stephen Darby Foundation this weekend. Darby
Stephen Darby: Bolton duo Phil Parkinson and Steve Parkin to

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Tottenham Hotspur: Is this the young team Spurs could name

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Hero, mentor and inspiration - fellow goalkeepers pay tribute to Gordon Banks. He said on Sky Sports: "Gordon was my hero when I was a youngster watching Leicester City on the terraces
England 1966 World Cup winner Gordon Banks dies aged 81

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Tottenham have reportedly moved quickly to make their first signing of the summer by bringing in Norwegian wonderkid Isak Solberg on a three-year deal. The 15-year-old goalkeeper is heading for a
Tottenham transfer news: Spurs in pole position to sign

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Manchester City youngster Phil Foden has signed a new five-and-a-half-year contract extension with the club. The deal commits the midfielder's future to City until 2024.
Phil Foden signs new Manchester City contract until 2024

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Tottenham vs Liverpool: Mauricio Pochettino makes Spurs stars

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EX-LIVERPOOL defender Jose Enrique revealed how he was "scared sh*tless" on finding he had a brain tumour before later coming to terms with it. cancer treatment

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Apr 26, 2019 · The prolific Dutch striker Vivianne Miedema is one of three players from Arsenal included in the PFA Women's Super League Team of the Year, which also includes three each from Manchester City
Arsenal striker Miedema named in PFA Women's Super League

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CELTIC are delighted to announce the signing of Vakoun Issouf Bayo, who has joined the club on a four-year deal from Slovakian side, Dunajská Streda. The deal is subject to a work permit and a medical. The 21-year-old Ivory Coast forward joined Dunajská Streda in March last year, having previously spent two years playing in Tunisia.
Celtic announce signing of Vakoun Issouf Bayo on four-year

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Old Firm derby. Rangers chairman insists there will be no U-turn on Celtic ticket decision Celtic are unhappy with their rivals' decision to hand Hoops fans just 800 tickets for the upcoming Ibrox
Rangers chairman Dave King got his statement all wrong ahead

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TRUE GENT Ray Wilkins: talkSPORT pay tribute to Chelsea legend on one year anniversary of his death with story from ex-soldier he helped back on his feet
Ray Wilkins remembered by ex-soldier who says Chelsea legend

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