Crowned Premier League Champions for the second time in three years, the club has gone from success to success. Bolstered by incredible on-pitch performances, significant investments in the club have made a huge difference. In 2008 a 90% share in Manchester City went for $330 million to Abu Dhabi Holdings from the United Arab Emirates, according to this<a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Frepucom.net%2Fsports-emerging-markets" target="_blank" target="_blank"> report</a>.
Manchester City —
Crowned Premier League Champions for the second time in three years, the club has gone from success to success. Bolstered by incredible on-pitch performances, significant investments in the club have made a huge difference. In 2008 a 90% share in Manchester City went for $330 million to Abu Dhabi Holdings from the United Arab Emirates, according to this report.
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It's not just English clubs that Middle Eastern businessmen are pouring their money into, with many European clubs catching their attention. Paris Saint-Germain won the French title in 2013 and 2014. Qatar Sports Investments bought an 100% stake in PSG in 2011 for $130 million.
Paris Saint-Germain —
It's not just English clubs that Middle Eastern businessmen are pouring their money into, with many European clubs catching their attention. Paris Saint-Germain won the French title in 2013 and 2014. Qatar Sports Investments bought an 100% stake in PSG in 2011 for $130 million.
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A Qatari investor also owns Malaga CF in Spain, with Abdullah bin Nasser Al Thani paying $30.45 million in 2010. Qatar and UAE are leading the region in the push to invest in European football clubs.
Malaga CF —
A Qatari investor also owns Malaga CF in Spain, with Abdullah bin Nasser Al Thani paying $30.45 million in 2010. Qatar and UAE are leading the region in the push to invest in European football clubs.
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Middle Eastern money has also invested heavily in English clubs. The company Red and White Holdings, which includes Iranian funds, bought up 29% of Arsenal for $250 million in 2007.
Arsenal —
Middle Eastern money has also invested heavily in English clubs. The company Red and White Holdings, which includes Iranian funds, bought up 29% of Arsenal for $250 million in 2007.
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A company from Bahrain purchased 100% of second-tier Leeds United back in 2012 for $84 million.
Leeds United —
A company from Bahrain purchased 100% of second-tier Leeds United back in 2012 for $84 million.
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Nottingham Forrest is another club that is 100% owned by a Middle Eastern businessman, this time by Fawaz Al-Hasawi from Kuwait.
Nottingham Forest —
Nottingham Forrest is another club that is 100% owned by a Middle Eastern businessman, this time by Fawaz Al-Hasawi from Kuwait.
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Germany's 1860 Munchen is part-owned by Hasan Ismaik from Jordan, who paid $25 million for 49% of the club in 2011, according to <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Frepucom.net%2Fsports-emerging-markets" target="_blank" target="_blank">Repucom's report</a>.
1860 Munchen —
Germany's 1860 Munchen is part-owned by Hasan Ismaik from Jordan, who paid $25 million for 49% of the club in 2011, according to Repucom's report.
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