The largest shareholder of Valencia, Peter Lim, reappeared publicly in Europe during an eventorganized by Premier Padel in Budapestwhere he shared the spotlight with Nasser Al-Khelaifi, president of PSG -which was proclaimed champion of the champions in the Hungarian capital this Saturday -, and from the international paddle tennis circuit itself. The presence of the Singaporean businessman has attracted attention considering that He has not traveled to Valencia since before the pandemic.
The images of the meeting were broadcast by the official account of Premier Padel on social networks. In them Lim is seen posing with the president of PSG in a padel day held in the Hungarian capital, coinciding with the dispute of the Champions League final that PSG beat Arsenal on penalties. As explained by the organization, Al-Khelaifi rbrought together various personalities from the sports field to play an exhibition match before the European match.
Peter Lim, with Nasser Al-Khelaifi.
Among those attending were also the former French footballer Blaise Matuidithe former basketball player Tony Parker and former Italian defender Marco Materazzi. In one of the published photographs, Lim poses with Al-Khelaifi on a paddle tennis court while receiving a gift with the corporate image of PSG.
One of the most talked about aspects of the Valencia owner’s public appearance has been his clothing. In the images you can see him wearing some black walking shorts with the shield of the valencian clubwhose current president is his son Kiat Lim.
Peter Lim’s appearance in Budapest contrasts with his prolonged absence in Valencia. The businessman has not attended a Valencia match since December 2019when he witnessed a match against the real Madrid. Since then, he has not been seen again in the Valencia stadium or in other official team commitments. He has also not been to the city in recent years, while his son Kiat Lim, president of the club since 2024still He has not witnessed a Valencia match live since he took office.
Lim’s reappearance also comes after Valencia has closed a new season without qualifying for European competitions, a situation that has already lasted for seven consecutive seasons – the longest streak without European competition since the club played in 1961 its first international competition – and which has increased criticism of the property’s management.