Kia Joorabchian ‘accosted’ by debt collectors working for agent Saif Alrubie, court told
- Kia Joorabchian, a prominent football agent, faced intimidation by debt collectors demanding repayment at his office and was also robbed of his expensive watch at a restaurant.
- Joorabchian's confrontation was allegedly orchestrated by Saif Alrubie's associates to pressure him into giving money to Alrubie.
- Alrubie implied a threat towards Chelsea's director of football in an email, referencing Joorabchian's intimidation incident.
5 Articles
5 Articles
Kia Joorabchian ‘accosted’ by debt collectors working for agent Saif Alrubie, court told
Alrubie on trial over alleged threats to Marina GranovskaiaSuper-agent relieved of his watch at a restaurant, jury hearsOne of the Premier League’s best known football agents was confronted by about 12 debt collectors at his office – and separately relieved of his expensive watch at a restaurant – as part of an effort to pressure him into repaying money, Southwark crown court has heard.Kia Joorabchian - whose footballer clients have included Car…
Agent 'threatened Chelsea director over £300k cut from Kurt Zouma transfer'
A FOOTBALL agent threatened to send enforcers to a Chelsea FC director over a £300,000 cut from Kurt Zouma’s transfer, a court heard. Saif Alrubie, 45, allegedly demanded payment from Marina Granovskaia after the French defender moved to West Ham. PAMarina Granovskaia allegedly received a threatening email from Saif Alrubie[/caption] PAThe football agent claimed he was owed £200k from Kurt Zouma’s transfer[/caption] Zouma moved to West Ham from …
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 75% of the sources lean Left
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
Ownership
To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage