Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi is being investigated over allegations of ‘kidnapping and torture’ in his homeland of Qatar.
Three French judges have been appointed to launch an investigation into the PSG leader over the ‘kidnapping and torture’ of Franco-Algerian lobbyist Tayeb Benabderrahmane, reports French outlet L’Equipe.
Benabderrahmane, 42, has claimed he was subjected to ‘kidnapping, confinement and torture’ over a six-month period, allegedly in connection with his possession of sensitive documents.
Benabderrahmane is said to have been detained in Qatar since January 2020, about three months after living in the country to lobby.
The 42-year-old was then allegedly imprisoned and tortured, before being placed under house arrest. He claimed to have been allowed to leave in November only after signing a confidentiality agreement, which stipulated not to reveal the ‘sensitive’ nature of the documents in his possession.
It is reported that the documents relate to the award of the 2022 World Cup to Qatar, as well as the television rights for the 2026 and 2030 editions of the tournament to BeIN Media.
The Qatar-based broadcasting company is headed by Al-Khelaifi, who was accused of making a deal with former FIFA Secretary General Jerome Valcke before his release in October 2020.
“We are very happy that the real file of this story is finally being investigated by French justice,” Mr. Benabderrahmane’s lawyers, Maitres Romain Ruiz and Gabriel Vejnar, told AFP.
As reported by the Sun, Al-Khelaifi responded to the allegations with the following statement: “You are talking about a professional criminal. He has changed his lawyers more than he has changed his stories and lies.
“This is the ultimate media manipulation. I’m shocked that so many people lie and contradict themselves as believable – but that’s the media world we live in now. Justice will be served – I don’t have time to talk. about petty professional criminals.”
It is the second scandal to hit the Paris club in as many days, with full-back Achraf Hakimi accused of “sexual assault” on Monday.
Source: Goal
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