Football Agent Saif Alrubie on Trial for Alleged Threats in Zouma Transfer Case

Marina Granovskaia testifies feeling 'physically threatened' by Saif Alrubie's email during his trial over a disputed commission for the transfer of Kurt Zouma.

• Marina Granovskaia, former Chelsea director, felt 'physically threatened' by an email from football agent Saif Alrubie, which she testified in court.
• Alrubie is accused of sending a threatening email to Granovskaia demanding payment for his role in Kurt Zouma's transfer from Chelsea to West Ham.
• The email included references to past incidents involving other agents, intensifying the perceived threat.
• Prosecutors highlighted a pattern of intimidation by Alrubie, including an incident where agent Kia Joorabchian was allegedly accosted by debt collectors.
• The trial continues at Southwark Crown Court, with Alrubie denying the charges against him.

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