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PSG President Nasser Al-Khelaifi Under Investigation; Accused of Kidnap, Torture

Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi is under investigation into the alleged kidnapping and torture of a lobbyist in Qatar, according to French newspaper L'Équipe (h/t Goal's James Hunsley).

Tayeb Benabderrahmane said he was detained in Qatar in January 2020 and subsequently held in confinement for six months before being placed under house arrest. The French-Algerian lobbyist said he had "sensitive" documents related to Qatar being awarded the 2022 FIFA World Cup along with beIN Media winning the bid to air the tournament in 2026 and 2030.

Al-Khelaifi is the chairman of beIN Media.