21/10/2015at 09:15

Clipper in million-dollar dispute with former soccer boss

Clipper believes it has been duped out of USD 12.6 million in connection with the acquisition of a shareholding in Danish national soccer arena, Parken, and has claimed damages from its management. Former Chairman of Parken, Flemming Østergaard, struggles to understand the basis for the claim.

BY RENE DEICHGRÆBER & RITZAU

Clipper Group probably knows more about ships, freight, and ferries than soccer, holiday destinations and stadium concerts.

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