‘Uncle’ Tan brings glad tidings to FK Sarajevo


Malaysian tycoon Vincent Tan and an FK Sarajevo football fan pose for a picture during his visit to the Bosnian capital last week.

PETALING JAYA: For FK Sarajevo, Tan Sri Vincent Tan is like Santa Claus.

The Malaysian tycoon, already the owner of English Championship side Cardiff City, came to Sarajevo on Christmas day last year and bought the two-time Bosnian Premier League champions FK Sarajevo. Now, there is money for the club to expand their activities and be a force in Europe.

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