Man City ousts 'embarrassing' Thaksin
- Published: 11/02/2009 at 05:05 PM
- Online news: Breakingnews
Manchester City Football Club removed its former owner and fugitive ex-prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra as the club's honourary president, according to ESPN Star.
City's owner Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan and chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak from the Abu Dhabi United Group (ADUG) resolved that the former premier's conviction for corruption and fugitive status can no longer be tolerated.
According to the football club, his name is also removed from its official website, match day programme as well as areas around the City of Manchester Stadium.
In addition, his 10 per cent share in the club is expected to be sold.
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