The critical US lawsuit involving the PGA Tour and Saudi-backed LIV Golf series has brought more scrutiny on the takeover and ownership of Newcastle United.
The potentially landmark case centres around the PGA banning defecting players from competing in their own events, with the rebel organisation challenging the ruling. The Tour is also countersuing, citing Greg Norman's venture as a 'sportswashing' exercise which limits competition due to the extortionate funding on offer.
Like with LIV, the Premier League club have benefited financially from Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF). But back in November 2021, their takeover deal was approved by authorities, who stated the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia would not have any control over the North-East outfit.
