Alexandre Gaydamak

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Alexandre Gaydamak (Russian: Александр Гайдамак, Hebrew: אלכסנדר גאידמק) (born May 1976 in France) is a French businessman of Russian descent, and also holds an Israeli passport. A member of the wealthy Gaydamak family, he is the son of Arcadi Gaydamak.

In January 2006 he announced he was following his father into association football club ownership by becoming co-owner of English Premier League club Portsmouth F.C. with Milan Mandarić. [1] His father is the owner of Israeli side Beitar Jerusalem FC. In July 2006 Alexandre Gaydamak became the sole owner of Portsmouth, although Mandaric remained at the club as non-executive chairman until later that year.[2] [3]

Gaydamak is also a patron of several Jewish charities.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Portsmouth confirm takeover plans, BBC.co.uk, 2 January 2006
  2. ^ Gaydamak hails Milan, 4thegame.com, 19 July, 2006.
  3. ^ Gaydamak takes Pompey control, Sky Sports, 19 July 2006
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