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PSG president Nasser al-Khelaifi faces investigation in France

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 11:39 AM

Last updated Sep 20, 2026

PSG president Nasser al-Khelaifi faces investigation in France

Summary

Nasser al-Khelaifi, president of Paris Saint-Germain, is under investigation in France for an alleged conflict of interest. Prosecutors have launched a preliminary probe linked to his dual role with PSG and beIN Media Group, concerning a meeting about broadcasting rights held in July 2024. The meeting occurred shortly after beIN Sports made a significant offer for Ligue 1 broadcasting rights, which was later accepted. The anti-graft association Anticor raised concerns that al-Khelaifi pressured Ligue 1 club presidents to support the beIN proposal. Al-Khelaifi's lawyer has denied these allegations, claiming they lack factual basis.

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By the Numbers

•Al-Khelaifi's investigation began after a tip-off from Anticor.
•Accusations involve pressure on Ligue 1 club presidents regarding a bid.
•The meeting related to beIN Sports' €100 million broadcasting rights offer.
•Al-Khelaifi's lawyer has rejected the claims as baseless.
•The investigation continues amid previous legal issues faced by al-Khelaifi.

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11:39 AMYahoo Sports — PSG president Nasser al-Khelaifi under investigation in France for conflict of interest

What they're saying

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Nasser al-Khelaifi, the Qatari president of French football club Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), is under investigation in France on suspicion of an illegal conflict of interest, prosecutors in Paris said on Sunday.Anticor also alleges that al-Khelaifi exerted pressure on other Ligue 1 club presidents to support the beIN Sports proposal, the source said.
— Yahoo Sports

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