The rumours started when the president of the club made an unexpected trip to the Middle East. Then there was the arrival in Malaga port of "Radiant", the Qatari Royal Family's luxury yacht which was apparently too big to dock at Puerto Banus. Now it is confirmed, Sheik Abdullah ben Nasser Al-Thani has bought Malaga Football Club for around 25 million Euros. Malaga narrowly escaped relegation last season with a final day draw with giants Real Madrid and major investment had been sought for some time. The new owner wasted no time in making his presence felt and the club and it's coach have parted company already.
