Vincent Tan and FC Sarejevo...

I had it translated from here:
http://www.fcsarajevo.ba/en/intervjui/i ... ajevo/1228



Interview: Malaysian billionaire Vincent Tan for Daily Avaz
Interview: Malaysian billionaire Vincent Tan for Daily Avaz"I want to buy CAERSWS"
09/29/2013 at 22:33
Malaysian billionaire Vincent Tan (Vincent) in one of the few media appearances agreed exclusively for the "Daily Avaz" to talk about their plans regarding the football club in Sarajevo and possible investments in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Owner of English premijerligaša Cardiff Sitia, whose fortune is estimated at 1.3 billion U.S. dollars ("Forbes"), explains the "Daily Avaz," where he got the idea at all to buy the club and Bordeaux that are prerequisites to invest millions.

Honestly and without hesitation about the possibility to invest in a business in our country, but we discovered that većdao miliondolara of land next to the High ... The founder and owner of international corporations "Berja-ya", which is his son Robin last year relinquished the CEO group under whose roof is nearly 800 companies around the world, do not be afraid to talk about his private life, interest in football and sports, hobbies .. .

Interview with Oleg Lokmić and Admir Drinjaković

Dear Mr. Tan, first of all, thank you for the opportunity to do this interview. First, can you explain your motivation why you are interested in investing in FK Sarajevo? Why here and not in some other BH club?

- "The idea we put forward by my friend, the banker Feda Kusturica. He assured me that it is worth investing in FK Sarajevo, because this is the biggest club in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Also, the Board of Directors and the General Assembly of the club brought a new statute, which allows investors to buy the right management and control of the club. This opened the door to investors. "

It's been two months since your visit to Bosnia and Herzegovina and linking football clubs Cardiff fed and Sarajevo. Is it that time realized what you had in mind? Are you satisfied with the cooperation with people from FK Sarajevo?

- "I am satisfied with the cooperation with people from the club, they are working hard this job fails. Since my visit in July, we have established cooperation between Sarajevo and Cardiff City and signed a sponsorship agreement (" Visit Malaysia "). Started and we talk about old sapovjeriocima debt and the government to restructure the country dugaprema. important part of the job is football academy, but we have introduced all the mayors in negotiations lookaciji to build these institutions. Hopefully we will soon conclude all these jobs. reinforcements and I am pleased that we were able to bring in the recent transfer window, but I'm disappointed that we lost Suljić. I would like to personally welcome you to FK Sarajevo (new players) Zecheru, Trivunović, Kovacevic, TRAVANČIĆ, Jevtic, Bišanoviću, Karic, Puzigaca, Cimirotu, Komazeci and Vusljaninu. Satisfied I angažmanomnovog sports director (Abdullah Ibrakovic) and I wish him the best of luck in the big job ahead of him. Finally, congratulations to the coach and the whole team on their recent victories and successes. Hopefully we will soon occupy the first place and that we will stay there for the rest of the season. "

Can you tell me how you're so far invested money in the club on account of sponsorship contracts and who are your next steps in terms of cooperation with the club?

- "So far invested amount I want to help the club to meet urgent needs, but also to show their commitment to this investment. Following steps are to complete the restructuring of old debts so that we can invest the money in the system of management and control of the club."



We will bring top players FROM THE REGION


Have you thought about bringing BiH Players in Cardiff fed?

- "Yes, it is one of the ideas, and also our goal - to give players FK Sarajevo opportunity to play in Cardiff and, finally, in the English Premier League. We want to build a football academy under FK Sarajevo that will attract the most talented children from Bosnia-Herzegovina, to ensure their superb facilities for training and allow them to play in the best leagues in the world. Bosnia and Herzegovina is full of talent and the plan is that these talents enable progress to be benefited from it and FK Sarajevo and BiH national team in the future. plans to bring the top players from the region in FK Sarajevo and use the club as a kind of filter to moving to Cardiff full. To this end, we have already concluded an agreement on cooperation the two clubs. Cardiff fed will provide technical support FK Sarajevo in the construction academy, as well as professional usmislu training of young players. However, the agreement goes beyond cooperation on the level of youth football. plan to play friendlies, the players share, organize joint training-camps, marketing campaign ... I am very optimistic and I hope that this cooperation will be highly beneficial for both clubs, as well as for bh . football as a whole. "

What, in that sense, expect the aktuelnogrukovodstva club, fans, BH public and government in our country?

- "I would like, together with local partners, to buy the right management and control of the club. To make this work a success, provided that the creditors sit at the table (with us) and be flexible. Also, it is very important that the necessary procedure to pass the proposed law, which allows sports clubs restructuring debts to the state and paying for more than 15 years.'re interested and to build a training camp and football academies and, in this sense, we expect the heads of municipalities that offer us the locations where we build. "



WHY VISIT Malez?


On shirts FK Sarajevo and Cardiff Sitia is the message "Visit Malaysia". What would you say to potential tourists from Bosnia and Herzegovina - why to go to Malaysia?

- "Malaysia is very picturesque, quiet and beautiful country and Malaysians towards foreign tourists relate very friendly and polite. Malaysia and Bosnia and Herzegovina were always friendly countries, in large part thanks to the efforts of our former Prime Minister Mahathir. Malaysia is also predominantly Islamic country and halal products are widely available. "

What do you know about BH football? What did you think when in a recent match between Cardiff and Manchester Sitia Edin Dzeko scored a goal for the visitors? How did you experience victory in that game, Kardifovu first in English Premier League?

- "Bosnia and Herzegovina has a high standard of football. Besides, the FIFA ranking teams in the top 20, and Malzija is over 150 places. Edin Dzeko is a very good footballer. Fact that we get the Fed, seemed to me the immense pleasure. Siti is a very strong team, who last season was the vice-champion of England. Cardiff is blessed because it is won. "



Vincent Tan private


Počeliposao cross over? How do you earn the first million?

- I started working as a bank clerk when I was 17 years old. Part time I sold life insurance. Then I left the bank and fully dedicated to the sale of insurance. Then I počeotrgovati, engage seuvozom and exports and me at the end of a business trip took him to many different sectors.

Media suizvijestili to have 50 hotels all over the world? What is your favorite?

- No, I do not have 50 hotels than twenty. My favorite hotel complex on a beach in Malaysia, where the water is crystal clear. I am, otherwise, an avid diver.

You virtues otkritiko is Vincent Tan outside of work?

- In general I'm a simple person who is simple and sporty clothes. I'm taking care of our health, I enjoy exercising in the gym. Whenever I have free time, I'm going to dive. I have always loved the sea.

Where, in fact, live with given that we have read that most of the time you spend on the plane?

- I live in Kuala Lumpur, but I would say that half the time I spend in flight around the world when I go on business trips.

How much time do you spend with your family?

- As much as I can, but I feel that it is still not enough considering the amount of my business obligations. Now I have 61 years and I hope to, when you finally retire from the business, a lot more time to devote to family.

How many children and grandchildren do you have?

- I have 11 children and five grandchildren. I hope that I will soon be blessed with many more grandchildren.



The investment in Bosnia and Herzegovina


Do you, perhaps, interest in investing in other segments of society in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

- "I've actually invested in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the 2006th year, when I bought land near Visoko, in the" Pyramid of the Sun. "I have invested nearly a million dollars. On the investment encouraged me to our esteemed former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, to which I have deep respect. wanted to actually build a hotel and tourist complex, but it was not the right time for it. Yet I hope to do it in the future. As I mentioned in July at a press conference in Sarajevo , I'm interested in ulaganjeu Bosnia and Herzegovina and the potential investment in FK Sarajevo see as a first step. We must do everything to invest in FK Sarajevo is successful, then we will consider other ideas. Which? For now, I still can not tell. "

According to our information, you wrote to the Prime Minister of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina Nermin Niksic and holders of government at other levels. If so, can you tell us the basic details of that letter?

- "It is true.'ve Expressed interest in investing in FK Sarajevo and Bosnia and Herzegovina."

When you were in Bosnia and Herzegovina in July, apparently you are surprised (or disappointed?) Inertia of government in attracting foreign investment. Can you tell us on what basis do you have gained that impression?

- "The climate for investors, particularly foreign investors, in Bosnia and Herzegovina should be more suitable and affordable. Before I came, I spoke with many people about their interests, most of them I was advised not to invest in Bosnia and Herzegovina."

I mean your eventual further investment in FK Sarajevo and Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as the announced investments in Croatia, and a kind of Malaysian Business offensive in this part of Europe?

- "Not really. Majority of Malaysians still prefer to invest in the UK, particularly in London. However, I believe I can become a more attractive destination for Malaysian investors if governments make the business climate more accessible and implement policies to encourage foreign direct investment."

In the long run this is a great deal. Just look at how many top players play for Bosnia-Herzegovina. They just qualified for their first ever world cup! Maybe a few years down the line we will get the next Edin Dzeko or Miralem Pjanic. Great news for the club.

In the long run this is a great deal. Just look at how many top players play for Bosnia-Herzegovina. They just qualified for their first ever world cup! Maybe a few years down the line we will get the next Edin Dzeko or Miralem Pjanic. Great news for the club.

Yea that's fantastic news isn't it ..... Plonker.

It's like Hitler in 2013

It would mean he's not allowed to be a majority shareholder at 2 clubs, could be his escape route

In the long run this is a great deal. Just look at how many top players play for Bosnia-Herzegovina. They just qualified for their first ever world cup! Maybe a few years down the line we will get the next Edin Dzeko or Miralem Pjanic. Great news for the club.

Ah Ive just seen your age is included in your username so I will not comment Dont forget to get to bed early or Santa wont be bringing any crayons. Have a lovely Christmas sonny Jim.

It would mean he's not allowed to be a majority shareholder at 2 clubs, could be his escape route

I just thought it was in the same country because I'm sure Roman has got Chelsea and CSKA hasn't he

In the long run this is a great deal. Just look at how many top players play for Bosnia-Herzegovina. They just qualified for their first ever world cup! Maybe a few years down the line we will get the next Edin Dzeko or Miralem Pjanic. Great news for the club.

Yea that's fantastic news isn't it ..... Plonker.

It's like Hitler in 2013

Haha nice hyperbole. Please articulate to me how this is bad news for Cardiff City?

In the long run this is a great deal. Just look at how many top players play for Bosnia-Herzegovina. They just qualified for their first ever world cup! Maybe a few years down the line we will get the next Edin Dzeko or Miralem Pjanic. Great news for the club.

Ah Ive just seen your age is included in your username so I will not comment Dont forget to get to bed early or Santa wont be bringing any crayons. Have a lovely Christmas sonny Jim.

Even if I was 7, age and wisdom are not necessarily synonymous, as you have just proven with your ironically childish comment. You clearly have a limited knowledge of football abroad so i'll spare you the lecture and just let you sit there in your smugness.

In the long run this is a great deal. Just look at how many top players play for Bosnia-Herzegovina. They just qualified for their first ever world cup! Maybe a few years down the line we will get the next Edin Dzeko or Miralem Pjanic. Great news for the club.

Ah Ive just seen your age is included in your username so I will not comment Dont forget to get to bed early or Santa wont be bringing any crayons. Have a lovely Christmas sonny Jim.

Even if I was 7, age and wisdom are not necessarily synonymous, as you have just proven with your ironically childish comment. You clearly have a limited knowledge of football abroad so i'll spare you the lecture and just let you sit there in your smugness.

I am so grateful Cheers have a great Christmas

In the long run this is a great deal. Just look at how many top players play for Bosnia-Herzegovina. They just qualified for their first ever world cup! Maybe a few years down the line we will get the next Edin Dzeko or Miralem Pjanic. Great news for the club.

Yea that's fantastic news isn't it ..... Plonker.

It's like Hitler in 2013

A touch of "drama queen" with this reply.

In the long run this is a great deal. Just look at how many top players play for Bosnia-Herzegovina. They just qualified for their first ever world cup! Maybe a few years down the line we will get the next Edin Dzeko or Miralem Pjanic. Great news for the club.

Ah Ive just seen your age is included in your username so I will not comment Dont forget to get to bed early or Santa wont be bringing any crayons. Have a lovely Christmas sonny Jim.

Even if I was 7, age and wisdom are not necessarily synonymous, as you have just proven with your ironically childish comment. You clearly have a limited knowledge of football abroad so i'll spare you the lecture and just let you sit there in your smugness.

I am so grateful Cheers have a great Christmas

And you lad.

Smart move fair play......Malky to the Russian front.