Buying Liverpool will win popularity

Sat, 15 May 2004, 00:00 WIB | Source: AFP

LONDON: Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra's desire to
invest millions of dollars in English Premiership club Liverpool
is likely to win him far more popularity, with Thai people at
least, than money, according to experts.

Thaksin this week unveiled plans to spend around US$100
million (85 million euros) for a 30-percent stake in Liverpool.

The self-made billionaire faces stiff competition from a rival
British businessman who has offered to invest 73 million pounds
(109 million euros, $129 million) in the club that is aiming to
recapture success after falling behind Premiership rivals
Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea. --AFP

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