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Alisher Usmanov

Uzbek-born Russian businessman whose holding company is USM Holdings, former shareholder of Arsenal FC, and elected president of the International Fencing Federation (FIE).

ReportedLatest source dated 2026-09-25Last reviewed 2026-10-26

What did Alisher Usmanov actually say?

2024-11-30, FIE Congress, Tashkent (reported by AP)

Reported
“As is well known, I am still subject to unjustified restrictions, which I am currently challenging in court”[1]

Context. After re-election as FIE president Follow the source link for the full statement.

2018-08-07, Statement on sale of Arsenal shares (reported by Sky Sports)

Reported
“I have decided to sell my shares in Arsenal Football Club”[2]

Context. Accepting Kroenke Sports & Entertainment's offer for his Arsenal stake Follow the source link for the full statement.

Sources

  1. Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov re-elected president of fencing's governing bodyABC News (Associated Press), 2024-11-30, secondary source
  2. Alisher Usmanov agrees to sell Arsenal shares to Stan KroenkeSky Sports, 2018-08-07, secondary source

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