I totally understand what you're saying. it's just that, if Manchester United was acquired by Sir Jim Ratcliffe, what's the difference with the Glazer family. which in essence, they only care about money. I can understand, if this is a matter of The Red Devil's identity. but the problem is, if United is not acquired by a Middle Eastern country. I'm pretty sure Manchester United will find it difficult to compete with other big teams.
Let's look at the reality, currently Newcastle is owned by a Middle Eastern country. for sure, they will bring in many great players to participate in competing for various trophies. not to mention City, which is a city rival. well, how big United, will be able to compete. whereas in the transfer market last winter, Ten Hag was not given the funds to bring in the newcomers he needed. there are not many options, Ten Hag only get loan player options. To be honest, I think the Red Devil fans are very angry with the Glazer family.
Well, by the way even if the Glazers hadn't sold him to Sheikh Jassim, Qatar could have gotten him through political channels. actually, I don't like to involve football with politics. but Qatar had an offer Britain could not refuse. especially, towards winter. but indeed, currently Middle Eastern countries are incessantly wanting to be involved in the English league football industry. however, if after the Russian conflict is over. Russia's rich people will again be involved in acquiring an English league club. or, it could also be acquired by rich people from other countries. then, what's the difference with what you said if in the end the Premier League will be owned by foreign investors.
But, I don't want to relate it to politics, it's completely just a personal assumption. well, if Arsenal is acquired by a Middle Eastern country or another. I am very happy as a Gunners fan.
Yes I am not denying reality and I am also not saying that I am against it, but I do understand the general concern and I ask myself how I would like it when entire leagues are owned and controlled by Sheikhs and their idea of how the leagues should be operated and commercialized. When our beloved sports around the world are turned into sportswashing engines only to polish up the reputation of countries and regimes from the Middle East, I think it doesn't feel very good and goes into a wrong direction in my opinion. Once they own majority shares of a league, they can also dictate the rules. Nobody should underestimate how their power slowly increases under the surface.