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English Premier League side Fulham have pulled down the statue of late pop singer Michael Jackson following the sale of the club.The controversial Jackson statue which has stood outside Fulham's Craven Cottage ground for over two years was removed on Wednesday (today) morning.ErectionThe statue was erected behind the Hammersmith Stand in April 2011 at the request of former owner and chairman Mohammed Al Fayed, who was close to Jackson.Some Fulham fans fiercely opposed the decision to erect the statue, but Al Fayed responded by telling them to "go to hell".Al Fayed sold the west London club to Shahid Khan in July and, after consulting with supporters, the American businessman decided to pull the 7ft 6in statue down. On Wednesday morning four workmen cut the sculpture free from its plinth and returned it to Al Fayed.OffersIt is understood that the Egyptian millionaire has received offers for the statue and could sell it to raise money for charity.Jackson, who died of an overdose in 2009 at the age of 50, watched Fulham play Wigan at Craven Cottage as a guest of Al Fayed 10 years earlier.
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