Premier League Newcastle bought by Saudis

By Rob Harris
Updated October 8 2021 - 4:02am, first published 4:00am
Newcastle supporters celebrated in the northern English city after the Saudi takeover of their club.
Newcastle supporters celebrated in the northern English city after the Saudi takeover of their club.

Premier League club Newcastle United have been sold to Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund after a protracted takeover and legal fight involving concerns about piracy and rights abuses in the kingdom.

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