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Mbappé to be the latest in a long line of PSG players to leave for free

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Ever since Qatar Sports Investments acquired PSG in 2011 , a fundamental principle of the club’s management has been not to allow any star player to leave unless they finish their contract. Kylian Mbappé's situation looks similar (albeit with more nuances): he confirmed last Tuesday, in a face-to-face meeting with the president, his decision not to remain in Paris . Such news, surprising in terms of the timing, represents the confirmation of the latest star to leave the French capital without PSG receiving any money in a sale . The first of them was Zlatan Ibrahimovic, a player who took Paris Saint Germain into another dimension , who, in 2016, decided to leave after not wanting to renew his contract. He was the top scorer in the club’s History until Cavani arrived, and the Swede turned PSG into a true domestic force, despite never doing so in the Champions League. 🇫🇷 pic.twitter.com/Fr49KZtXPv — Kylian Mbappé (@KMbappe) September 4, 2023 The Uruguayan was one of th...

Companies are finding it's not so simple to leave Russia. Others are quietly staying put

When Russia invaded Ukraine, companies were quick to respond, some announcing they would get out of Russia immediately When Russia invaded Ukraine, global companies were quick to respond, some announcing they would get out of Russia immediately, others curtailing imports or new investment. Billions of dollars' worth of factories, energy holdings and power plants were written off or put up for sale, accompanied by fierce condemnation of the war and expressions of solidarity with Ukraine. More than a year later, it’s clear: Leaving Russia was not as simple as the first announcements might have made it seem. Increasingly, Russia has put hurdles in the way of companies that want out, requiring approval by a government commission and in some cases from President Vladimir Putin himself, while imposing painful discounts and taxes on sale prices. Though companies’ stories vary, a common theme is having to thread an obstacle course between Western sanctions and outraged public opinion on on...