Former Bayern CEO warns of foreign money influence in football

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Former Bayern Munich CEO and current board member Uli Hoeness warned of the growing influence of foreign money in football.

"You need to worry that a few clubs will be bought up in the future, from the Middle East in particular," the former Bayern striker said.

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"There is talk Qatar wants to buy Manchester United and Saudi Arabia wants to buy Liverpool. Then there will be no limit [on spending]. Then it will be fun for us," he added sarcastically.

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