Al Fayed defends Michael Jackson Fulham FC statue
April 4th, 2011 - 12:33 pm ICT by ANI
London, Apr. 4 (ANI): Fulham FC chairman Mohammed Al Fayed has told fans they can “go to hell” if they do not appreciate a new Michael Jackson statue at Craven Cottage stadium.
Al Fayed unveiled the statue on Sunday prior to the west London Premier League team’s match against Blackpool.
The statue was commissioned following Jackson’s death in June 2009 and was due to be erected at Harrods before Mr Al Fayed sold the Knightsbridge store, The Daily Mail reports.
“Why is it bizarre? Football fans love it. He loved Fulham and he wanted to attend all of the matches,” Al Fayed said.
Fulham fan Michael Tune said: “We’re a laughing stock. It has nothing to do with football.”
Another Fulham fan, who wanted to remain anonymous, said: “It makes the club look silly. I thought it was an April Fools joke.”
But Al Fayed said: “If some stupid fans don’t understand and appreciate such a gift this guy gave to the world they can go to hell.” (ANI)
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