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BREAKING NEWS as David Beckham reveals his plan’s after he has agreed to finally buy Manchester United and sell every single player at the club.

Manchester United may be heading toward a new era, following the Glazer family’s decision to put the club up for sale back in November 2022. Amid the uncertainty surrounding the ownership transition, rumors had swirled about a possible return of club legend David Beckham—not as a player, but in a key leadership position.

During the height of the takeover talks, Beckham reportedly held discussions with Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani, a wealthy Qatari figure and former prime minister with an estimated fortune of $1 billion. The Qatari businessman was a front-runner in the bidding war for United and was said to be keen on having Beckham publicly endorse his offer. According to sources like talkSPORT’s Anil Kandola, Sheikh Jassim even proposed offering Beckham a high-profile role as an International Ambassador if the acquisition was successful, which would have placed him at the forefront of shaping the club’s global outreach.

Beckham’s connections to Qatar have long been established. In 2022, he signed a massive 10-year, $175 million partnership with the Qatari government and also served as a FIFA ambassador for the Qatar-hosted 2022 World Cup—an event that drew heavy criticism over human rights and labor issues during its preparation phase.

Away from the football pitch, Beckham has become a successful entrepreneur. His net worth is estimated at over $500 million, and he is known for co-founding Inter Miami CF, the Major League Soccer club that famously signed Lionel Messi. His business ventures also include Guild Esports, a British gaming organization, the Haig Club whisky brand in partnership with Diageo, and House 99, a male grooming line developed with L’Oréal.

Though the idea of Beckham taking on a prominent role at Old Trafford generated excitement, those prospects have since faded. Sheikh Jassim officially pulled out of the race to buy Manchester United in late 2023 after failing to reach an agreement with the Glazers. Instead, British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his company INEOS stepped in, purchasing a 25% stake in the club and assuming control over football operations. As of now, Beckham has not been linked to any future plans under INEOS’ management.

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