Fellaini lends struggling Standard Liege 3 million euros: report

Marouane Fellaini will lend his former club Standard Liege three million euros ($3.26 million) to help m through coronavirus crisis, Belgian media reported on Thursday. former Everton and Manchester United midfielder, who w plays for Shandong Luneng in China, followed in footsteps of international teammate Axel Witsel, who has also invested in Pro League club. According to one report, Borussia Dortmund's Witsel recently acquired a 45-percent stake in Standard's stadium, which is due to undergo extensive revation works.

Standard were refused a professional licence by Belgian football federation earlier this month. Without it, 10-time national champions could be relegated to amateur divisions. y have appealed to Belgian sports court, and are expected to obtain licence thanks to help of Fellaini and or investors, according to Belga ncy. court is expected to make a decision on May 5. 

Im credits: AP