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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Miguel Delaney

Fresh allegations bring renewed scrutiny on Saudi state involvement in Newcastle takeover

The Saudi takeover of Newcastle remains one of the country’s most high-profile moves into top-level sport - (PA Archive)

Premier League club executives are seeking more answers from England’s top division after leaked WhatsApp messages suggest that Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman controlled the October 2021 takeover of Newcastle United, which would directly contradict the so-called “legally binding assurances” that there is separation between the Public Investment Fund and the Saudi state.

Senior figures at rival clubs remain furious that the purchase was allowed to go ahead, especially with how it has directly led to the current chaos engulfing elite football through the Manchester City associated party transaction (APT) case.

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