Newcastle face fresh sportswashing allegations over shirt sponsor
The new deal is reportedly worth £25m a year Amnesty International have hit out at Newcastle United’s latest sponsorship deal, which is rumoured to be worth £25m a year. Saudi Arabian events company Sela will be the new name on the front of the Magpies’ shirts however Amnesty have claimed that the deal is part […]
3 years ago
Louis van Gaal calls for compensation funds for migrant worker families who died in Qatar
Amnesty International have led the calls for compensation Louis van Gaal has backed calls to set up a compensation fund being set up to support the families of migrant workers who died while working to set up the Qatar World Cup. Amnesty International have led the calls with many of the families yet to receive […]
3 years ago
David Beckham’s first Qatar commercial attracts widespread criticism
The former football star is reportedly making £15 million a year working with the nation David Beckham‘s first commercial for World Cup hosts Qatar has attracted widespread condemnation. The former Manchester United and England star gushed about the nation in the slick new advert, riding a motorbike at one point through Doha, the capital city. […]
3 years ago
Court wants live TV hanging for killer who murdered woman for rejecting him
Mohamed Adel was sentenced to death for killing Navera Ashraf An Egyptian court has asked for a man who killed a fellow student after she reportedly dismissed his advances to be executed on live television. Mohamed Adel was convicted of killing 21-year-old Nayera Ashraf outside Mansoura University in northern Egypt last month in a case […]
3 years ago
Amnesty say new ‘Saudi-themed’ Newcastle shirt is PR for Mohammed bin Salman
Newcastle officially released their new white and green shirt on Tuesday Newcastle United players and fans who wear the club’s new third shirt will be taking part in sportswashing and PR for Saudi ruler Mohammed bin Salman and his government, Amnesty International has said. The white and green shirt, which bears a close resemblance to […]
4 years ago
Qatar World Cup organisers admit to exploitation of migrant workers
It follows after Amnesty International’s recent investigation Organisers for the Qatar World Cup have admitted that workers were exploited when they were under contract to help the nation prepare for the tournament. Their acknowledgement comes following a recent investigation from Amnesty International who revealed that security guards were forced to work in conditions described as […]
4 years ago