Hamad Bin Khalifa: Neapolitan ambitions?
Issue 980
- 31 Oct 2014
| 1 minute read
Italian media have been linking Qatar Football Association head Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Bin Ahmad Al-Thani to a potential sale of Napoli football club. Club president Aurelio De Laurentiis is reported to have been in discussions with Qatari investors, though there are also reports that the deal – estimated to be worth €200m-€300m ($250m-$400m) – has slowed. Napoli is due to play against Juventus in Doha on 22 December, for the Supercoppa Italiana. Sheikh Hamad, who is from the so-called Ali branch of the Al-Thani, is also chairman of Qatar’s professional football league, the Qatar Stars League.
Don't have an account?
Register for access to our free content
An account also allows you to view selected free articles and set up news alerts.
Register