The new Asia Prime Minister?
“Getting involved in the football club in England or in Premier League will allow another window open for the younger generation in Asia,” said former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra in a press conference of his £81.6m takeover bid for Manchester City. This is one of the most rhetorical statements I’ve heard. The Thai businessman and politician started his career in the Thai Police, and later became a successful entrepreneur. Ousted from office last year, the former Thai Prime Minister has lodged an £81.6m formal takeover bid for Manchester City. Not surprisingly, England is not only known to us for the famous Shakespeare and Dickens, but also foreign football club owners.
Meanwhile France striker Thierry Henry has decided to leave Arsenal, the Emirates Stadium, and all the young talented players behind for Barcelona, the Nou Camp. While this may be considered a big blow to the Gunners, it may also be a good opportunity. Of course, he’s the Arsenal’s top goalscorer of all time, but the whole squad is not just about a one-man great. Henry told Arsenal’s website: “I don’t believe what everybody is saying about the club collapsing, having a lack of players and everyone leaving. The team here is growing and there is some amazing talent.” I believe so, and wish him good luck with his new venture.