Newcastle owners ‘directly involved in human rights abuses’, US senate committee told
The US government have been advised to investigate and regulate the Saudi PIF The majority owners of Newcastle United have “facilitated and benefited from human rights abuses”, a US senate committee hearing has been told. Human Rights Watch have called for the US government to investigate and regulate the Saudi Public Investment Fund after an […]
2 years ago
Amnesty International urges Eddie Howe to speak out on Saudi ownership
‘We would like him and others to be able to speak up about that’ Amnesty International has urged Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe to speak up about human rights violations in Saudi Arabia after 81 people were executed in the Gulf state. Saudi state media reported on Saturday that 81 men had been put to […]
4 years ago
Newcastle owners target more clubs in Man City-style club network
Newcastle’s Saudi owners have been inspired by the Man City model Newcastle United’s Saudi Arabian owners are exploring the possibility of mirroring the Manchester City model by having a portfolio of sports and football clubs. Inspired by City’s Abu Dhabi owners – who currently own 14 clubs in 10 separate countries – the Saudi Public […]
4 years ago
Premier League to allow Newcastle to make Saudi Arabian sponsorship deals
It will be down to the Premier League board to decide what ‘fair market value’ is The Premier League will allow Newcastle United to make sponsorship deals with Saudi Arabian companies, providing that the league considers them “fair market value”. It was announced on Tuesday that Premier League shareholders had removed the temporary block put on […]
4 years ago
Premier League ‘comfortable and satisfied’ Saudi state not involved with Newcastle
The Premier League chief executive, Richard Masters is ‘satisfied’ that the Saudi state is not involved in the running of Newcastle United The Premier League chief executive Richard Masters has said the league is confident that the Saudi state is not involved in the running of Newcastle United. Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) completed […]
4 years ago
Amanda Staveley ‘confident’ that Newcastle will be able to agree sponsorship deals with Saudi Arabian companies
“The Sports Direct signs I’m looking forward to coming down.” Newcastle director Amanda Staveley is confident the club will be able to agree new sponsorship deals with Saudi Arabian companies by the end of the month. Last month, the Premier League enforced a five-week ban on related-party sponsorship deals, but at a meeting in London […]
4 years ago