Fans should be concerned by implications of Qatari bid for Man Utd – Amnesty

CONCERNS: Amnesty International shares fan concerns over Qatari interest in Manchester United. Pic: Martin Rickett/PA

Manchester United fans are right to be concerned that their club could become part of a wider programme of Qatari sports-washing, Amnesty International has said.

Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani, the chair of Qatar Islamic Bank, confirmed the submission of a bid to buy 100 per cent of the club last Friday evening.