Last I saw Silvio was mucking Bee around. He was going into hotels, coming out of hotels. No sign of the meeting. Word is Silvio is having second thoughts,
Btw curiously while Bee is Thai, his money is not. This is an Abu Dhabian-financed purchase - some bank over there.
Full Version: Thai investor interested in Milan
[quote name='Danny' date='Apr 30 2015, 11:37 PM' post='404042']
You must understand there is a lot of ambiguity regarding the Middle East, whereby nations on the east of it are often regarded as more Asian, while ones on the west are Arab.
For example, is Saudi Arabia Arabian or Asian?
Didn't say it was, it's a collective term to describe the transgression from Europe to the Far East.
In the Western world countries of majority Islamic, Sikh or Hindi religion are widely viewed as being part of the Middle East. Even India and Pakistan.
But it's an ambiguious thing, as when someone says 'they were Asians' are they meaning Muslim/Arabic peoples, Indian/Pakistani peoples or Chinese/Japanese peoples?
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Hmh, I don't get this argument. So, a person cannot be Asian andArabian at the same time?? I mean you say you call for example Syrians "Middle Eastern people" but at the same time you say peoples of the Far East are Asian? Isn't this paradoxical?
And let's get into this as well: can't I be both European and Central European and Southeastern European? I mean saying someone comes from Eeastern Europe doesn't exclude the possibility of saying he's European. That should be applied to Asians as well, no?
You must understand there is a lot of ambiguity regarding the Middle East, whereby nations on the east of it are often regarded as more Asian, while ones on the west are Arab.
For example, is Saudi Arabia Arabian or Asian?
Didn't say it was, it's a collective term to describe the transgression from Europe to the Far East.
In the Western world countries of majority Islamic, Sikh or Hindi religion are widely viewed as being part of the Middle East. Even India and Pakistan.
But it's an ambiguious thing, as when someone says 'they were Asians' are they meaning Muslim/Arabic peoples, Indian/Pakistani peoples or Chinese/Japanese peoples?
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Hmh, I don't get this argument. So, a person cannot be Asian andArabian at the same time?? I mean you say you call for example Syrians "Middle Eastern people" but at the same time you say peoples of the Far East are Asian? Isn't this paradoxical?
And let's get into this as well: can't I be both European and Central European and Southeastern European? I mean saying someone comes from Eeastern Europe doesn't exclude the possibility of saying he's European. That should be applied to Asians as well, no?
QUOTE (Fillipo Simone @ May 1 2015, 02:28 PM) 
Hmh, I don't get this argument. So, a person cannot be Asian andArabian at the same time?? I mean you say you call for example Syrians "Middle Eastern people" but at the same time you say peoples of the Far East are Asian? Isn't this paradoxical?
No. In fact that passage made next to no sense at all.
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And let's get into this as well: can't I be both European and Central European and Southeastern European? I mean saying someone comes from Eeastern Europe doesn't exclude the possibility of saying he's European. That should be applied to Asians as well, no?
Yes you can. And no it doesn't.
Apparently they're now saying the deal will happen tomorrow
This takeover saga is becoming as embarrassing and long winded as our transfer dealings. Must we turn everything into a circus at this Club?
This takeover saga is becoming as embarrassing and long winded as our transfer dealings. Must we turn everything into a circus at this Club?
Let's just wait. Who knows what's behind?
Looks like we're going towards a 'yes' indeed, for 51% of ownership.
QUOTE (X-Offender @ May 1 2015, 05:23 PM)
Looks like we're going towards a 'yes' indeed, for 51% of ownership.
Let's hope so...
QUOTE (han2503 @ May 1 2015, 06:51 PM)
Let's hope so...
Indeed, can't take another year of this. Not that a new owner guarantees success (see what's happening with Inter), but I have to believe that a new management team cannot be as bad as what we have right now. If anything, someone who is paying a lot for ownership will want to see their investment be successful. (OTOH, B&G find it easier to refer to old trophies than to rectify the mess we are in.)
I say we sign Hummels, Witsel and Cavani ASAP! 
Apparently Bee wants Falcao and Verratti.
One's beyond finished, and the other is about as likely as me copulating with Pixie Lott while Cheryl Cole films it.
One's beyond finished, and the other is about as likely as me copulating with Pixie Lott while Cheryl Cole films it.
- Silvio wants Mr. Bee to spend around €70-100 million this summer for new players
- Doyen Sports, which holds the rights to players like Kongdogbia, Witsel, Felipe Anderson and Falaco will help Milan by loaning for free some of these players for two years
- Mr. Bee has offered 1.6 billion for 60% of the club
Source: Sky
Don't know whether to laugh or... laugh.
- Doyen Sports, which holds the rights to players like Kongdogbia, Witsel, Felipe Anderson and Falaco will help Milan by loaning for free some of these players for two years
- Mr. Bee has offered 1.6 billion for 60% of the club
Source: Sky
Don't know whether to laugh or... laugh.
Why? You mean it's a bad deal or?
QUOTE (Fillipo Simone @ May 1 2015, 06:31 PM)
Why? You mean it's a bad deal or?
It's comically over valuing the club. That deal would value the club at 2.6 billion. Did Forbes put value it at ~900 million?
QUOTE (milanbuf88 @ May 2 2015, 12:20 AM)
It's comically over valuing the club. That deal would value the club at 2.6 billion. Did Forbes put value it at ~900 million?
Personally, I am more concerned about ending up with another owner that thinks they know better and make amateurish decisions rather than getting professionals to do the job. Also not sure about the Doyen Sports connection (got a bad feeling about that - will we end up the dumping ground for players they cannot place elsewhere?).
Would be happier if we ended up with the Chinese consortium (somehow they feel more "solid").
QUOTE (Fillipo Simone @ May 1 2015, 10:31 PM)
Why? You mean it's a bad deal or?
No, it just all seems too far-fetched. Suddenly we can spend €100 million, get quality players for free and the club is valued at 2.6 billion? BS on Sky's part methinks.
QUOTE (X-Offender @ May 1 2015, 11:16 PM)
No, it just all seems too far-fetched. Suddenly we can spend €100 million, get quality players for free and the club is valued at 2.6 billion? BS on Sky's part methinks.
In all fairness the rumour, according to your post, is that he's OFFERED £1.3B. That is horseshit, he's offered 500M Euros for 51%.
I agree on the 100M thing, that's hilarious - I mean, it's what we NEED to spend, but it's comical that Silvio is reportedly demanding Bee spend this when he wouldn't himself.
The creative players cited - only one of them I would take - Witsel. Anderson has a few great matches but otherwise not overly impressive. Falcao is a busted flush. Kongdogbia is just nonsense. No way are we getting a 30M defender for free.
But yes, it's all been delayed till tomorrow. AGAIN.
Not to mention we can't comply with FFP and spend 100M at the same time.
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Silvio Berlusconi announced “there is a possibility I can keep 51 per cent” of Milan after meeting Bee Taechaubol.
Today’s encounter at the Park Hyatt Milano was expected to complete a takeover, but the situation is developing rapidly.
Berlusconi and Taechaubol spoke to reporters outside the hotel and gave a surprising update.
“We had this meeting and agreed to meet again in a while to define every aspect, above all the future of Milan,” said Berlusconi.
“My greatest concern is to give Milan fans the guarantee this new situation can see Milan’s future be up to the standard of its glorious past.
“Mr Bee is a very serious and reliable person who respected all the technical parameters of the contract. We’ve become friends and hope to do some good things continuing our rapport.
“I thank him for what he has done, putting himself at our disposal. This will also help Milan, the biggest brand in world football, to spread its marketing influence in the Far East, starting from China.
“This is the project we are working on.”
Asked what this day meant to Berlusconi, he insisted it was not in any way an ending.
“This day goes towards what we will do in future. It is a meeting to go further into plans, as I am very, very worried about ensuring that Milan can get back to being the successful club it had been in the past, the one we knew and now want.”
It had until now been believed Taechaubol would buy at least 51 per cent of the club immediately, if not 60 per cent, but Berlusconi insisted that was “all still being discussed.
“There is a possibility I can keep 51 per cent. How long will it take? I don’t know. Will I still be President? Yes.
“I want guarantees Milan will have what it takes to go back to being a protagonist in Italy, Europe and the world.
“This is a matter of the heart and for me goes completely beyond the usual business terms. It is very important to me and has always been a matter of the heart.”
Taechaubol also made a brief statement to the reporters crowded outside the hotel.
“I would like to say thank you to the President, it is a great honour. We are now going to have to work on some minor details. It will take a little bit more time, but we hope to be able to take the club further together.”
http://www.football-italia.net/65933/berlu...-can-keep-milan
Today’s encounter at the Park Hyatt Milano was expected to complete a takeover, but the situation is developing rapidly.
Berlusconi and Taechaubol spoke to reporters outside the hotel and gave a surprising update.
“We had this meeting and agreed to meet again in a while to define every aspect, above all the future of Milan,” said Berlusconi.
“My greatest concern is to give Milan fans the guarantee this new situation can see Milan’s future be up to the standard of its glorious past.
“Mr Bee is a very serious and reliable person who respected all the technical parameters of the contract. We’ve become friends and hope to do some good things continuing our rapport.
“I thank him for what he has done, putting himself at our disposal. This will also help Milan, the biggest brand in world football, to spread its marketing influence in the Far East, starting from China.
“This is the project we are working on.”
Asked what this day meant to Berlusconi, he insisted it was not in any way an ending.
“This day goes towards what we will do in future. It is a meeting to go further into plans, as I am very, very worried about ensuring that Milan can get back to being the successful club it had been in the past, the one we knew and now want.”
It had until now been believed Taechaubol would buy at least 51 per cent of the club immediately, if not 60 per cent, but Berlusconi insisted that was “all still being discussed.
“There is a possibility I can keep 51 per cent. How long will it take? I don’t know. Will I still be President? Yes.
“I want guarantees Milan will have what it takes to go back to being a protagonist in Italy, Europe and the world.
“This is a matter of the heart and for me goes completely beyond the usual business terms. It is very important to me and has always been a matter of the heart.”
Taechaubol also made a brief statement to the reporters crowded outside the hotel.
“I would like to say thank you to the President, it is a great honour. We are now going to have to work on some minor details. It will take a little bit more time, but we hope to be able to take the club further together.”
http://www.football-italia.net/65933/berlu...-can-keep-milan
It just goes to show what Sky claimed is horseshit. Bee and Silvio haven't defined anything yet, yet Sky talk about how much money we'll spend this summer and what players we'll buy. I hate it when they make up stuff just to get some attention.
QUOTE (X-Offender @ May 2 2015, 10:49 AM)
It just goes to show what Sky claimed is horseshit. Bee and Silvio haven't defined anything yet, yet Sky talk about how much money we'll spend this summer and what players we'll buy. I hate it when they make up stuff just to get some attention.
Sky UK are just as bad.
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