'Sport is sport - nothing to do with politics': Nasser Al-Khelaifi - the power behind global sports investments by the state of Qatar - speaks exclusively to Sky News.
Through status and wealth, he has become one of the most influential people in football.
Asked if PSG's recruitment team would be tasked with signing him from Borussia Dortmund, Mr Al-Khelaifi said:"Everyone wants him. I'm not going to hide it.Image:Mr Al-Khelaifi has gained prominence since leading the purchase of PSG in 2011 and using Qatar's gas-funded wealth to sign stars including Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi and Neymar.
Asked about the British reactions, Mr Al-Khelaifi told Sky News:"Politicians, they want to use the sport to promote themselves, to achieve something in their agenda. "We have to be proud today and say it loudly that we are proud of our country," Mr Al-Khelaifi responded."Are Qatar ready to organise a bigger event? You can see the organisation, the infrastructure, the stadiums," he said.
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