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German authorities seize $600m yacht of Putin-linked billionaire Alisher Usmanov

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German authorities have seized a massive yacht belonging to billionaire Alisher Usmanov at a shipyard in Hungary, part of the European Union’s effort to crack down on associates of Vladimir Putin amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine.

The craft, a 512-foot boat called the Dilbar , is worth a reported $600m, according to Forbes , which reported the seizure.

The yacht , one of the largest ever built, features a 25-metre swimming pool, two helipads, an on-ship garden, and requires a crew of 80 people to keep it running.

The billionaire once sent a video gloating that, “I live in happiness,” to jailed Russian anti-corruption crusader Alexei Navalny, seemingly recorded from onboard.

Earlier this week, the EU announced it was freezing Mr Usmanov’s assets, calling him a  “pro-Kremlin oligarch with particularly close ties to Russian president Vladimir Putin,” a man who is “considered to be one of Russia’s businessmen-officials, who were entrusted with servicing financial flows, but their positions depend on the will of the president.”

Premier League team Everton FC has also dropped sponsorship deals with the oligarch, who previously owned part of Arsenal .

Companies belonging to Mr Usamanov, a close associate of Everton owner Farhad Moshiri, sponsored Everton’s training ground and various kits for the men’s and women’s teams. They also retained the £30m naming rights for Everton’s proposed new stadium.

“Everyone at Everton remains shocked and saddened by the appalling events unfolding in Ukraine. This tragic situation must end as soon as possible, and any further loss of life must be avoided,” the club said in a statement, adding that it offers its “full support” to Vitalii Mykolenko, a Ukrainian national who plays left-back.

Mr Usmanov has decried the financial penalties against him.

“I believe such a decision is unfair and the reasons employed to justify the sanctions are a set of false and defamatory allegations damaging my honour, dignity and business reputation,” Mr Usmanov said earlier this week in a statement. “I will use all legal means to protect my honour and reputation.”

Ms Usmanov, known by the nickname “ the hard man of Russia ,” is one of the richest men in Russia and the world, worth an estimated $14.2bn.

He made his first fortune selling plastic bags, a highly sought after commodity towards the end of the Soviet Union, and has since acquired a major stake in the Metalloinvest minerals group, as well as made investments in Facebook, consumer electronics company Xiaomi, and VK, a Russian social media network.

The luxuries enjoyed by Russian oligarchs have become a key target for Western authorities as they seek to inflict financial pain on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine.

During his State of the Union address to Congress on Tuesday in Washington, US president Joe Biden warned he was coming after the yachts and high-end properties of Kremlin-linked businessmen.

“The US Department of Justice is assembling a dedicated task force to go after the crimes of Russian oligarchs,” Mr Biden said. “We are joining with our European allies to find and seize your yachts your luxury apartments your private jets. We are coming for your ill-begotten gains.”

According to analysis of maritime data, yachts linked to Vladimir Putin and Russian oligarchs who associate with him have been sailing out of reach of US authorities in the days surrounding the Ukraine invasion.

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Russian billionaire loses world’s largest yacht worth $820m

One of Vladimir Putin’s “favourite” billionaire oligarchs has had his mega yacht seized as sanctions hit hard because of the Ukraine invasion.

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Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov had his yacht seized as English Premier League club Everton “suspended with immediate effect” sponsorship agreements with several companies in which one of Vladimir Putin’s “favourite” oligarchs has a stake following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

This week the European Union seized Usmanov’s 512-foot (156m) mega yacht Dilbar, which is valued at approximately $820 million, according to Forbes .

The vessel, purchased by Usmanov in 2016, was custom built over more than four years and was sitting in Blohm+Voss’ shipyard in Hamburg, in northern Germany, when it was seized.

German shipbuilder Lurssen made Dilbar and describes it as “one of the most complex and challenging yachts ever built, in terms of both dimensions and technology”. Forbes reports it has the largest swimming pool ever built into a yacht as well as two helipads, a gym and beauty salon.

Dilbar is reportedly the world’s biggest yacht by volume, weighing a staggering 16,000 tonnes.

Meanwhile, football club Everton is cutting ties with Usmanov’s company USM Holdings, which sponsors Everton’s training ground, with an initial five-year deal announced in 2017.

It also has an option on naming rights for the Toffees’ new stadium — a deal worth $55 million to the Merseyside club.

“The club can confirm that it has suspended with immediate effect all commercial sponsorship arrangements with the Russian companies USM, Megafon and Yota,” said an Everton statement.

The 68-year-old Usmanov, an associate of Putin, had already had his assets frozen by the European Union as part of sanctions imposed in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Everton added it was “shocked and saddened by the appalling events unfolding in Ukraine” as it called for a “tragic situation” to end as soon as possible.

The Toffees have a Ukrainian player in Vitalli Myolenko, with their statement saying they were providing the defender and his family with our “full support” and “will continue to do so”.

An update in the Official Journal of the European Union said Usmanov, a long-time business partner of Everton owner Farhad Moshiri, was among the 26 individuals targeted with sanctions on Monday.

Usmanov contested the EU punishment while announcing Tuesday he was stepping aside, for the time being, from his position as president of the International Fencing Federation (FIE).

“I believe that such decision is unfair, and the reasons employed to justify the sanctions are a set of false and defamatory allegations damaging my honor (sic), dignity and business reputation,” he wrote in a statement posted on the FIE website.

“I will use all legal means to protect my honor (sic) and reputation.

“I hereby suspend the exercise of my duties as the president of the International Fencing Federation effective immediately until justice is restored.”

The EU declaration said restrictive measures included “an asset freeze and a prohibition from making funds available to the listed individuals and entities”.

Describing Usmanov as someone with particularly close ties to Putin, it added: “He has been referred to as one of Vladimir Putin’s favourite oligarchs.

“He is considered to be one of Russia’s businessmen-officials, who were entrusted with servicing financial flows, but their positions depend on the will of the President.”

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Moshiri-owned company sued by usmanov.

The Athletic report that Alisher Usmanov and USM Holdings recently brought a case against a company owned by Everton owner, Farhad Moshiri.

Documents filed at Moscow’s Arbitration Court a year ago which The Athletic claim to have been list Somelior Holdings Limited, a Cypriot-regstered entity that used to own 10% of USM Holdings as one of six defendants in a case brought by Usmanov and his conglomerate.

According to Moshiri's camp, the court action, which they characterise as "the seizing of foreign investment in Russian companies under counter-sanctioning measures, was held behind closed doors in Russia is now "complete".

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At issue is the possibility that the Anglo-Iranian might use the proceeds of his sale of Everton to pay damamges to the Uzbek-born tycoon who remains sanctioned by the United Kingdom, under measures taken following Russia' invasion of Ukraine, sdue to his close ties with Vladimir Putin.

It was put to The Athletic, however, by "one source close to Moshiri with knowledge of the case" that UK laws and regulations would prevent him from paying damages to Usmanov.

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He had a great opportunity to get us back up to where we belong in 2004 when he turned down Paul Gregg's offer to build that stadium at the King's Dock. He was nothing short of a narcissistic parasite.

Bill was at times an embarrassment, Bill lied his ass off throughout his tenure. However, the difference between his tenure (from mid-table mediocrity to being the best of the rest for many years under Moyes) and Moshiri's is stark.

What we wouldn't give to be moaning about Bill's lies, the Arteta money, and Moyes's dull-arsed tactics. Those are not problems comparable to what Moshiri has caused. This risk-taking idiot has brought us close to collapse. I simply can't believe anyone could contest this?

Guys, don't ever apologise for disagreeing with me. When I start typing, my fingers can pour out shite with the best of them.

Kenwright's charge sheet is a lengthy one, but when I think of people like. Martinez, Silva, Allardyce, Ancelotti, Benitez, Lampard, Sharp (not the player), Little Miss Dynamite, Walsh, Koeman, Brands... I could be here all day — I feel sick. All wealthy people when they came, all so very much wealthier when they left.

If you search your soul and try to compile a list of people who have given this club more than they have taken from it, you will struggle to get past the supporters. maybe a couple of others, like Seamus.

The fact is; they have all come, they have all feasted upon the flesh of this club, and they have all left it in a worse state than they found it. I remember feeling very proud when Davey Moyes came out and said everyone in football should take a 20% pay cut. He may have been a boring sod, but what honour, I thought. That pride soon subsided when I realised he was talking about everyone else.

We have been battered and bruised, but we still hope. We still dream of a football-savvy billionaire walking through the door and leading us back to the promised land.

My final point is regarding the Oligarch. Like everyone else, I suspect he has been up to his neck in everything that has driven the club to the brink. Has he used the Mersey to wash his dosh? I can't find anything on him. Not a single quote. Just smoke.

Whenever I hear his name, I'm minded of the famous line from the movie Usual Suspects : "The greatest trick the devil ever pulled, was convincing the world that he didn't exist."

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Where does Moshiri go from here re ownership? His difficulties? The legitimacy of Moshiri’s custodianship?

Back in September 2023 just after Farhad Moshiri had announced the proposed sale of his 94.1% holding in Everton Football Club to 777 Partners, Simon Goodley of the Guardian wrote a comprehensive piece of analysis regarding the financial relationships between Farhad Moshiri and Alisher Usmanov – one of a number of Usmanov related reports and articles produced over many years. The article in question can be found here.

In the article, Simon Goodley reports that Moshiri received more than £270 million from the sale of shares in USM companies between 2018 and 2022.  The selling of  Moshiri’s shares in USM companies, taking Moshiri’s USM holding below his initial 10% is confirmed in Everton’s audited accounts of 2021/22 when USM’s sponsorship agreements with Everton cease to be considered related party transactions. Moshiri’s lawyers have confirmed that as of 2022 Moshiri continued to hold a 5% stake in USM. (It should be pointed out that whilst Usmanov was subject to economic sanctions in the US, EU and UK, USM Holding has since appeared on the UK sanctions list since 12 April 2023)

In addition, further papers suggest that Moshiri borrowed £70 million from an Usmanov owned company, Windfel Properties, between 2020 and March 2022. To add to that, a further loan of £75 million was received from another (but unspecified) Usmanov owned company before the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

When considering the evidence, it seems beyond reasonable doubt that Moshiri through the legitimate sale of shares and the acquisition of loans was in receipt of more than £415 million in the period 2018-2022.

It is also worth considering the circumstances behind Moshiri’s initial purchase of 49.9% of Everton for a sum believed to be £87.5 million in February 2016. Prior to the Everton acquisition,  Moshiri was a 50% shareholder (Usmanov owned the other 50%) in a holding company, Red & White Holdings which held 30.04% of Arsenal Football Club. In order to satisfy Premier League ownership rules, Farhad Moshiri had to dispose of his Red & White Holdings shares to buy his initial stake in Everton. This he duly did, selling his shares to Usmanov for a reported £200 million (this is prior to the reported 2018-22 transactions above).

Moshiri’s funding of Everton has been documented many times on this website. Chronologically, it is as follows:

2015/16 – £0

2016/17 – £105 million

2017/18 – £45 million

2018/19 – £150 million

2019/20 – £50 million

2020/21 – £100 million

2021/22 – £229.3 million

2022/23 – £70 million (£22.5 million of which is partially secured and interest bearing)

Total £750 million

The shareholder loans were provided by an Isle of Man Company, Bluesky Capital limited.

Moshiri’s 94.1% equity holding which comprises of his initial purchase of 49.9%, conversion of £200 million of shareholder loans to equity and one capital raise of £100 million of new shares, are held by Blue Heaven Holdings, another Isle of Man company.

Three interesting points to make regarding the above arrangements (i) successive Everton audited accounts state Blue Heaven Holdings (the holder of Everton shares) is wholly owned by Farhad Moshiri – i.e. that Moshiri is the sole beneficial owner. (ii) Bluesky Capital is described as “controlled by” Farhad Moshiri, not wholly owned – a potentially important distinction and (iii) when the £200 million of shareholder loans were converted to equity, the recipient of the shares was Blue Heaven Holdings, not the loan originator, Bluesky Capital.

Useful background

All of the above is useful background for Evertonians, for those interested in football finance and of course, any potential buyer of Everton who must from a due diligence perspective at least, establish the source of Everton’s funding by its major shareholder. It is something, no doubt that 777’s lawyers would have checked and signed off before their ultimately unsuccessful bid for Everton.

It will, of course, form part of any new buyer’s due diligence as will the source and status of the 777 Partners’ loans which are close to £200 million.

Moshiri’s position

As was made clear in September 2023, Moshiri wishes to dispose of his Everton shareholding, selling it to a new owner/investor. It is widely recognised and assumed that Moshiri will make considerable losses on his share purchases and his shareholder loans to the club. Most observers and indeed, interested parties assume a minimal payment for the equity and a complete write down of the remaining £450 million of shareholder loans.

777, by virtue of the information provided by the Premier League’s conditions published in March 2024 had agreed an initial purchase price of £64 million for Moshiri’s equity with the potential for this to rise to £130 million based on unspecified performance criteria.

As above, the shareholder loans were to be written off. (Interestingly from a tax perspective the write off might create a tax liability for Everton) – a conversion of the loans to equity for zero or minimal consideration might be more appropriate – but does the Bluesky Capital/Blue Heaven Holdings distinction become an issue in that scenario? – I don’t know, I am putting the question out there.

All of the above signals very significant losses for Farhad Moshiri. There is however another consideration too. Referring back to Simon Goodley’s article   the following is of relevance:

A spokesperson for Usmanov declined to discuss precise details of the funding but said: “Mr Moshiri and his companies are indeed indebted to Mr Usmanov and entities affiliated with him. We hope that the debt will be repaid after Mr Moshiri closes the sale of the Everton  club, which is now being actively announced in the press. ”

It is difficult to reconcile Moshiri’s position with the statement above for two reasons – (i) the sums received by Moshiri may likely be less than his indebtedness and (ii) Usmanov’s status as a sanctioned individual.

To conclude with a theme often discussed on these pages, it is increasingly difficult, in my opinion, to reconcile Moshiri’s decisions and judgements as remaining aligned with the best interests of Everton Football Club. The insistence that 777 Partners were the best option for our club was, in my opinion, driven by self-interest alone. There is no doubt he is in a difficult position but a duty of care, as a shareholder and director, still exists to Everton Football Club, his fellow shareholders, the stakeholders of Everton Football Club, the city of Liverpool and particularly the fans.

Legitimacy?

In a book written by Lord Sumption in 2019, called “Trials of the State” Sumption talks about legitimacy being a “vital but elusive” concept, lesser than the law but more than opinion. It is based on the belief that “ we are all in it together ” . Any claim that  Moshiri may have to legitimacy as custodian of our club is wafer thin, what transpires with potential new owners – a must for Everton’s survival and recovery, and something that must happen quickly – will confirm whether it has any validity at all.

As stated in my previous article , others are better qualified to manage the sale and running of the club in this critical period.

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Very good. Yup. Tick!

Outstanding analysis; thank you. I have often wondered about Moshiri’s sources of funding for Everton, the extent to which it is arm’s length from Usmanov, and whether that relationship might account for Moshiri’s dogged insistence on sticking with 777, all evidence to the contrary. Whatever constraints existed with 777 likely still remain, and will continue to shape his future decision-making. Despite his track record, I can’t believe he is a stupid man, so there must be other causes of his seemingly irrational behaviour. It will/would be good to get a cleaner ownership structure. Here’s hoping; 777 was merely more of the same.

To quote Shakespeare “There is something rotten in the state of Denmark”

For Denmark, substitute Everton.

Which is the real reason it is taking so long to sell a potentially massive business, like Everton!

Frank Brennan

At least your young star centre back isn’t going to get injured in the Eurothingie so he should bring in top dollar. Though top dollar may prove to be smaller than of yore.

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Farhad Moshiri sued by Alisher Usmanov as legal case impacts on Everton takeover process

Farhad Moshiri has been sued by former Everton benefactor Alisher Usmanov in a move which has complicated the club’s takeover process, The Athletic reports.

According to the outlet’s website on 10 September potential bidders to buy the Toffees have become aware of the legal case, being held behind closed doors in Russia due to the presence of “trade secrets” in some of the involved documents.

The Athletic has seen documents filed at Moscow’s Arbitration Court in September 2023 which lists Moshiri’s company Somelior Holdings Limited as one of six defendants in a case brought by Usmanov and company USM Holdings.

At least one potential Everton bidder has reportedly discussed concerns over whether payment made to Moshiri as part of a takeover could break sanctions laws if it in turn was used to pay Usmanov as part of the legal case.

The club hastily cut ties with the billionaire and his sponsorship deals when he was sanctioned by the UK government in March 2022 over links to Russian president Vladimir Putin following the invasion of Ukraine, but a source close to Moshiri insists UK laws will prevent him paying damages from the current case.

A Moshiri spokesman refused to comment formally to The Athletic other than to say the court action was “complete”, while no response was received from Usmanov.

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Everton hardly needed any extra complications to a takeover process that is already beset with them but it looks like another one has arisen.

Whether the Usmanov case proves to be an actual stumbling block or not it appears to have already been enough to raise doubts in the mind of potential buyers.

Uncertainty and concerns about what may happen in the future could be enough to derail a process as expensive and delicate as the takeover of a Premier League club, with Dan Friedkin abandoning his own buy-out in the summer amid a lack of clarity over money owed to 777 Partners, and the potential for legal complications down the line [ The Athletic , 20 July].

The Times reported on 7 December last year that the then-government wanted assurances that any Everton takeover did not benefit Usmanov in any way, so if the current government feel the same it is likely to at least be looked into.

John Textor is the man currently trying to buy the club, and believes he can secure a deal with Moshiri in the next month [ Guardian , 10 September].

But his shareholding in Crystal Palace needs to be sold and the financial complications attached to the Toffees’ current debt burden is already making the process a tricky one.

So with the aborted Usmanov relationship part of the reason why Everton now find themselves in the financial circumstances they do it is hardly going to be welcome for his presence to potentially jeopardise a way out.

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Farhad Moshiri open letter to Everton supporters in full after 777 Partners takeover agreed

777 Partners has signed an agreement with Farhad Moshiri to acquire his full stake in Everton

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Farhad Moshiri believes the foundations have been laid for Everton to experience a much brighter future and assured fans the club’s new stadium remains on track and on budget.

Moshiri made the claims in an open letter to supporters after it was confirmed on Friday morning that he had agreed to a deal with 777 Partners to sell his stake in the club. The agreement covers his 94 percent shareholding.

The interest in Everton from 777, which has been building a stable of football teams across Europe, including Sevilla, Hertha Berlin, Genoa and Standard Liege, is long-standing, and talks with the American investment company resumed last month after a deal with MSP Sports Capital collapsed.

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On the pitch, the Blues have narrowly avoided relegation to the Sky Bet Championship two years running, while off it, the club have been building a new £500 million stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock . But Moshiri, who has invested more than £750 million in the club since he became a shareholder in 2016, has now moved to explain to supporters why he has decided to accept the deal that has been agreed.

His open letter reads: "Dear Shareholders,

"I am writing regarding my intention to sell my shareholding in Everton to 777 Partners.

"As you are aware from my open letter in July last year, I have been clear about the need to bring in new investment and complete the financing of our iconic new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock, something that I have predominantly financed to date. The requirement for this has only become more apparent to me as we continue to see rapid changes in the nature of ownership and financing of top football clubs. The last two transfer windows have shown that the days of an owner/benefactor are seemingly out of reach for most and the biggest clubs are now typically owned by well-resourced PE firms, specialist sports investors or state backed companies and funds.

"In seeking investment, I have spoken to a number of parties and considered some strong potential opportunities. However, it is through my lengthy discussions with 777 that I firmly believe they are the best partners to take our great club forward with all the benefits of their multi-club investment model.

"As a result of this agreement, we have an experienced and well-connected investor in football clubs who will help maximise the commercial opportunities, and we have secured the complete financing for our new stadium, which will be the critical element in the future success of Everton. The agreement will see Everton become part of the 777 Football Group, which already includes Spain’s Sevilla, winners of the last UEFA Europa League, Genoa of Italy, Vasco de Gama of Brazil, and other storied clubs from across the world. Through that group, 777 is providing its clubs with access to world-class tools to support their football operations and global commercial opportunities. It is my belief that this expertise, combined with the collective strength of the clubs within the group, is what makes 777 the right fit for Everton.

"I say that knowing our club’s future is a positive one. The last few years have not been easy for Evertonians - and I am one of you. It has been tough to watch our struggles on the pitch, yet the foundations for a brighter future have been laid.

"In the case of the new stadium, we have made incredible progress over the last two years. We remain on track and on budget. Going forward, Everton will play in a stadium that will be the envy of the Premier League and beyond. A stadium that’s location will make it iconic throughout the game. A stadium that, most importantly, will give Everton a tremendous platform for growth and transform North Liverpool and the communities around it. I will forever be proud of what we have achieved.

"Finally, I would like to thank the Chairman and those who are acting in interim positions at the club for their commitment during the process to bring new investment and opportunity to the football club. They will continue to provide support and guidance in ensuring the smooth running of the club during the next phase of this process, which will include the transaction gaining the required regulatory approval from the Premier League, the Football Association, and the Financial Conduct Authority. I will continue to update on that process as it progresses.

"In due course, I will also be writing to shareholders more formally to ask for your support in the completion of the transaction by way of a shareholder vote. My intention, of course, will be to vote in favour of this investment, one which, as I have outlined and firmly believe, is in the best interests of our club and its future.

"Thank you for your ongoing support of this great football club.

"Mr Farhad Moshiri."

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Farhad Moshiri Wiki, Bio, Height, Instagram, Wife, Net Worth, Yacht, Family

The billionaire Farhad Moshiri is a chairman of a Russian Holding company. Moshiri is based in Monaco and is identified as a British-Iranian businessman. Moreover, he is also a shareholder of USM where he is serving as a chairman. USM deals with metals, mining, telecoms, technology and internet sectors.

Besides his business ownership, he is also involved in owning an athlete group Everton which is a Premier League football club. The 66-year old business tycoon has already figured out his life and is living like a billionaire. Moshiri has been into the employment world as a manager for huge companies.

Mr Farhad was not only able to become a billionaire because of his employment but also because of his smart investments. If we are to look at his lifelong profile, we can easily figure out his filthy rich life was successful due to his investment portfolio.

If you want to learn more about this genius billionaire, please continue to read the article

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Brief Details on Farhad Moshiri: Wiki his Personal Details

Bio of Farhad Moshiri: Childhood Life and Education

Before jumping into the success of Moshiri, let’s set our time aside to learn about how he was brought up in this world. The billionaire was born in Iran but left the country before the revolution took place. After 1979, his father was appointed as a senior military judge whereas his mother was an owner of a huge publishing home in Iran.

There is no information if he had other siblings but it seems as his childhood didn’t seem much of a struggle as his parents were holding a reputable positions. Talking about his education, he graduated in economics and statistics from University College London. Later on, he went to be certified as a chartered accountant in the UK.

Moshiri started working on a professional level as early as his mid-20s’. Initially, he started to work at Ernst & Young and ended up working in Deloitte & Touche as a senior manager. After 1993, his work took him to a more professional designation of being a Chief Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of GNE Group plc and Europe Steel Limited respectively. Currently, he is serving as a Chairman of USM Holdings and has other huge investments in football clubs.

How Tall is the Billionaire? Height and Weight of Farhad Moshiri Explored

The billionaire who is already in his late 60s has made the best of his life. Even though the war in Ukraine has led to some financial troubles for Mr Farhad, he still strives to become a great businessman. If you look at his pictures, you might know that the businessman has a very decent height as any British man. There is no evidential data on his height, but we think he is almost 5 ft 10 inches.

The huge football supporter has a quite fit body. Moreover, he doesn’t even look like he is in his late 60s’. He has managed his nutritional diet and physical health to make himself look younger than he is. As mentioned earlier, we do not have the stats on his body yet, but we feel like he stands to be around 75 kgs given his magnificent height.

As he is old, Farhad flaunts his grey hair but prior to that, he might have had black hair. We don’t know what colour his eyes are or his body measurement. It is to be noted that the billionaire loves to have his face clean shaved.

Social Media Platforms of Chairman of USM: What is Farhad Moshiri’s Instagram Username?

It might seem very unusual for the huge business icon to not be engaged in any social media platform but we couldn’t find any verified account. There are many usernames under his name on Instagram but we cannot assure him of his official account.

Likewise, we couldn’t track his Twitter account as well. There are some accounts having his name but we cannot identify if it’s him. Some accounts on Instagram have a decent number of followers but just a couple of posts. On some other accounts, there are a number of posts but fewer followers in comparison to his following.

It is to be noted that the major shareholder of Everton has been busy in his multiple engagements. Maybe he doesn’t have any time to share his life on social media and would rather engage physically with people who are close to him.

Relationship Status of Business Tycoon: Farhad Moshiri’s Wife and Family.

It is obvious to expect a successful man about to be in his 70s’ a few years to be in a marital relationship. Meanwhile, to talk about Farhad being single. He used to be married to a journalist who was also from Iran. Moshiri and Nazanin Ansari used to be married but got divorced in 2015.

The reason behind their divorce hasn’t been exclusive yet but they share two children together. Likewise, there is no information on their children’s names but it seems as if they live with their mother. Nazanin is also a reckoned woman who has served as the president of the Foreign Press Association in London. She has been featured on Wikipedia as well.

Other than the fact, that the couple were married for 27 years, their love story is unknown. Besides them, Moshiri hasn’t shared much about his family. Even their parents’ names are not revealed yet. However, his father was trained as a pathologist who later worked as a senior military judge. Moshiri’s mother was the owner of Kayhan which was a leading publishing house and where his former wife used to work.

How much is the Billionaire’s Worth? Farhad Moshiri’s Net Worth and Involvement Identified.

There is doubt in knowing that the British- Iranian businessman has an attractive net worth. As he was employed since a very young age and achieved to be on the board of directors of famous companies, he has gathered a ransom amount of money. As per Forbes, he stands to have a $2.8 billion net worth.

Let’s talk about how he was able to accumulate this money. By profession or education, he is an accountant who worked for huge companies as a manager. We can not exactly tell how much he earned at those companies but it was not where he became wealthy.

His money was able to be multiplied after he made an investment in several projects after his alliance with Usmanov. Moshiri has an investment in Russian mining, steel manufacturing, and wireless operators. In addition to this, he has stakes at Metalloinvest. However, he later sold his stake in Arsenal back to the billionaire Usmanov.

The self-made billionaire is currently the CEO of USM Holdings as well as the majority shareholder of Everton Football Club. Everton is a premier league football club and is one of the most reckoned clubs in the world.

Does the billionaire still own the Yacht? The impact of war in Ukraine costs Farhad Moshiri his Yacht.

Before you get confused, let’s know that the reason Moshiri has been in research again is due to the news relating to his yacht. It is to be clear that Moshiri never owned a Yacht. Maybe he had a bit of ownership of Dilbar but there is no proof of that.

The ongoing war in Ukraine has led to the seizure of Dilbar which is a 512-foot boat. The boat is worth $600 million and belonged to Alisher Usmanov. After that authorities in German seized the yacht due to his relationship with the President of Russia, and the government seized his assets. Along with this, Everton FC has also dropped sponsorship deals with him. Notedly, Moshiri is the major stakeholder of Everton.

Quick Facts on Farhad Moshiri

• Moshiri was born in Iran but his parents moved before the revolution.
• Even though his parents were employed in a reputable positions, Farhad is a self-employed billionaire.
• Moshiri was married to a journalist for 27 years and shares two children.
• In spite of holding minority stakes in several projects, he is a major stakeholder at Everton Football Club.
• The billionaire doesn’t have his own social media platform. He communicates through his business to send a message to the public.

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