PSG President Al Khelaifi Investigated by French Police Over Abduction and Torture Allegations

• Nasser Al-Khelaifi is reportedly under investigation for alleged kidnap and torture relating to a 2020 incident
• Three investigating judges of the Parisian courts have been assigned to look into the case on Monday, February 27
• Al-Khelaifi was named PSG’s 17th president when Qatar Sports Investments (QSI) acquired the Ligue 1 club in 2011

Paris Saint-Germain can’t seem to get away from negative headlines at the moment following the latest accusation levelled at the club’s president Nasser Al-Khelaifi.

The PSG president is alleged to have been involved in the abduction and torture of a Franco-Algerian lobbyist, Tayeb Benabderrahmane.

According to Daily Star, Benabderrahmane claimed to have been tortured in Qatar three years ago in relation to 'documents that contained compromising information' in his possession.

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With French law now permitting a judicial investigation to be conducted, Benabderrahmane has filed a complaint for civil action.

Three investigating judges in Paris have been appointed to examine the accusations as investigations continue on Al-Khelaifi who is also the chairman of Qatar Sports Investments and the chairman of beIN Media Group.

Nasser Al-Khelaifi denies allegations of abduction

Meanwhile, PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has vehemently denied the accusations levelled at him, and instead lashed out at those who have alleged the offences, Football Espana reports.

Al-Khelaifi described in a statement the allegations as nothing but “media manipulation” and expects justice to run its course after investigations have been concluded.

Paris Saint-Germain has yet to comment on the accusation, but the case has certainly caused a stir across the footballing world.

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There will be transfer of players in January and Ronaldo is expected to make the move following his departure from Premier League giants Manchester United.

The former Real Madrid star had issues with those in charge at Old Trafford which forced him to make a statement condemning the coach and other staff.