Nasser Al-Thani, son of Málaga’s owner, faces possible seizure

The Qatari businessman Nasser Al-Thani, son of Málaga’s main shareholder, is facing a fresh legal headache in the UK. As reported by Mundo Deportivo, after an unpaid bill of £458,000 (€532,000) at a luxury hotel in London, a court has authorized the venue to seize and sell a car he left on its premises.

Court step after non-payment

According to Mundo Deportivo, citing the Financial Times, the amount is tied to accommodation and room service, plus interest. The article also provides a key benchmark: rooms at that hotel can cost up to £8,000 per night, suggesting the unpaid charges built up over months.

The car the hotel can sell

The Hotel Dorchester in Mayfair can carry out the ruling over a Fiat 500 Abarth Tributo Ferrari. Its estimated resale value in online second-hand forums is around £23,500, far below the debt.

What the defense said

Mundo Deportivo adds that Al-Thani did not attend the hearing. His lawyers told the British outlet that their client “will take steps to dismiss the case.” While the article notes it does not amount to an outright denial of the non-payment, it signals an intention to challenge the decision.

The development comes on top of the family’s troubled involvement in Spanish football. As Mundo Deportivo recalls, last July a Málaga investigating court issued a European arrest warrant and ordered prison entry against Abdullah Al-Thani and his sons Nayef, Naser and Rakan, over alleged crimes related to misappropriation, unfair administration and abusive agreements, according to the same source.