Russian presidential candidate Prokhorov denies alleged interest in Sporting Lisbon

Russian oligarch and presidential candidate in the upcoming election Mikhail Prokhorov has dismissed the reports that suggested he is preparing a takeover bid for Sporting Lisbon.

«I am not currently involved in any business projects at all. So all the rumours about investment into certain clubs or certain businesses are completely untrue,» the New Jersey Nets owner told RIA Novosti.