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Malaysian owner. However, in March 2022, an out of court settlement was reached between Hammam and club owner Vincent Tan which saw this life presidency role relinquished and all ties severed with the football club; following a legal dispute
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and including local businessman Paul Guy. In March 2008, Cardiff City began a court case against financial backers
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