Why is the Qatari bid to buy Manchester United controversial?
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Qatar already owns a major European soccer club, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG)
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Amnesty send warning over Qatar bid for Manchester United
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Man Utd takeover: Elon Musk, the Emir of Qatar & everything you need to know about bids, deadline & the Glazer sale process
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Man Utd news: Inside the life of mega-rich Qatari banker leading '£4bn bid' for Man Utd, Football, Sport
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Man United takeover latest: Glazers accept Qatari Sheikh Jassim's bid, Football
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Man Utd sale: Emir of Qatar's uncle 'to bid for Premier League club' as deadline looms
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Qatar-based bid for Manchester United confirmed on deadline day, Football News
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Qatar's Sheikh Jassim makes second bid as battle to buy Man United heats up - Al-Monitor: Independent, trusted coverage of the Middle East
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Qatari Sheikh who has bid for Man United was 'very interested' in helping buy the club 13 YEARS ago
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Manchester United takeover: Qatari Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani in pole position to complete purchase of club ahead of Sir Jim Ratcliffe
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PSG president has played 'significant' role in Sheikh Jassim's bid to buy Man Utd - Daily Star
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Man Utd icon Eric Cantona unlikely to be offered role by takeover contender Sheikh Jassim due to Qatar stance
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Controversial Qatari Bid for Manchester United Failed To Show Proof Of Funds