Sorry in advance if my post deemed offensive to some:
I agree with one of the post above, Middle Eastern people is all about honour and national pride. I mean if you look at the history of Arabs, you can see they are always about pride and national dignity. Pagan Arabs did fight among themselves eventhough they're just the same. It's like Pakistan and India, both seems to out do each other.
I guess it's the same even though now, Arabs are far more civilized than thousands of years ago, but the sense of pride and national honour never fades. So when the Saudis knew about Abu Dhabi involvement with Man City, they have to do something. They have to flex their muscles to be as wealthy as the Abu Dhabi's. I guess we can say that Gillett if he does sell his stake, there will be a great battle between the Abu Dhabi and Saudi Arab moguls. Power is everything to them and to outmuscle your adversary is your greatest accomplishment.
I can see if Prince Faisal do get a grip on 50% of Gillett's shares, he will do anything in his power to wrestle another 50% from Hicks. He will never bow to Abu Dhabi and he will do anything in his power to gain control of Liverpool. Then if he does assume total ownership of Liverpool I can see there will be a great tussle between us and Man City to attract bigger names.
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