Usmanov: Is 'in love' with Arsenal
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Usmanov: I love Arsenal too much
Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov insists he has "no intention" of bowing to global economic pressure by selling his Arsenal shares.
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Despite an international financial crisis which has reportedly wiped significant value from the personal fortunes of both Usmanov and his fellow mega-rich Russian, Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich, he will be making no concessions when it comes to the Gunners.
"I'm in love with Arsenal. I have no intention of selling my stake," Usmanov told The Guardian.
His emotional attachment to the club is akin to an intimate human relationship - leaving him with no other option but to keep it intact.
"When a man loves a woman he can't conceivably sell that love," Usmanov explained.
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rocks706 (Arsenal fan)
"arsenal need a new direction the board and most of the players need to go se we can start afreash"
arseven (Arsenal fan)
"Arsenal fan "79FINAL_3" does not seem to understand Boardroom politics!Usmanov is neither on the Board nor is he allowed to bid for the club! So if we need that player it is the Board (who neither have the funds and guts nor want to sell and lose control of the club) who should do the buying!! Ask Mr Hill-Wood to do the buying!!! "
boozer (Arsenal fan)
"Wenger allready has enough money to buy who he wants but he chooses not to spend, so you lot asking for Usmanov to get his wallet out is pointless."
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