Why football rulers are starting to fear ROMANS expanding empire.

The Mail on Sunday (London, England) | September 4, 2005 | Copyright

Byline: ROB DRAPER

CHELSEA are linked to the company who want to take over West Ham United, The Mail on Sunday can reveal.

Media Sport Investment, headed by Iranian-born Briton Kia Joorabchian, already control top Brazilian club Corinthians and have indicated that they want to take over at West Ham.

The secret source of MSI's funding and reported links to Russian oligarchs has prompted a probe by Europe's governing body, UEFA, and discussion at the world governing body, FIFA, who are concerned football may be damaged by investment from mystery ...

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