Fahim became the chairman of Portsmouth on Tuesday after his proposed financial takeover of the club was approved by the Premier League. The United Arab Emirates businessman, who helped broker the takeover of Manchester City last September on behalf of an Abu Dhabi investment group, needed the league to be satisfied he was a fit and proper person to take control of the club from current owner Alexandre Gaydamak, who has decided to sell. After the league's announcement, Portsmouth said Al-Fahim would join the board as chairman immediately. “I very much look forward to working closely with the club's management and supporters to develop Portsmouth Football Club and deliver future success,” Al-Fahim said. “The club has a long and fine history of achievement that I intend to build on.” Although Portsmouth won the FA Cup in 2008, the south coast club has not won the league title since 1950, which was the second of back-to-back successes. The club was promoted to the top flight in 2003 under manager Harry Redknapp, who has had two spells with Portsmouth but left the club to join Tottenham last season. Pompey then finished 14th under Paul Hart. “This appointment brings stability to the club and is excellent news for Pompey supporters,” said Peter Storrie, who is staying on as the club's chief executive. Portsmouth released six out-of-contract players this month but fans will now be hoping for some new arrivals before the season kicks off next month. Nasri breaks leg Arsenal midfielder Samir Nasri will miss the start of the season after breaking his leg on Tuesday at the club's training camp in Austria. “Nasri has sustained a fractured fibula during this morning's training session,” a statement on the Premier League club's website said. Arsenal said the France international, who played 44 times last season after joining from Olympique Marseille, would be out of action for two to three months. Ronaldo could return: Fergie In Kuala Lumpur, Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson believes Cristiano Ronaldo could play for the club again one day, as he praised the Portugese star's commitment during his six-year spell at Old Trafford. “He may come back, you never know,” Ferguson told Britain's Press Association in Kuala Lumpur where the team are on a pre-season Asian tour. “Sometimes it happens that way. He loved United. If you look back at the six years he had with us, he never missed training.” Ronaldo became the world's most expensive player when he moved to Real Madrid on a six-year deal worth around $131 million and he made a low-key debut against Shamrock Rovers in Ireland on Monday. Still just 24, Ferguson was quoted as saying Ronaldo's best was yet to come, describing him as the top player in the world by a long shot. “His best is yet to come. He's only 24. He came to the right club at the right part of his career,” he said. “He could have gone to Real Madrid, Barcelona or other clubs. But he came to the right one and appreciates that. It was always his intention to make his move. “There's no doubt he's a huge loss and I think it's a challenge for us. It won't be the same without Ronaldo, it can't be. “He's the best player in this world by absolutely miles, streets ahead of Lionel Messi, and Kaka,” Ferguson added. Madrid courted Ronaldo all through last summer but he decided to stay and try to help United defend their 2008 Champions League title, featuring in their final loss in May to Barcelona. Although United retained its English Premier League title, Ronaldo has said he made up his mind to leave in May 2007.
