NUFC Fans Against Sportswashing: United with Newcastle
Newcastle United guest writer John Hird talks sportswashing, the new Football Regulator and our clubs' geopolitical ties.
Words: John Hird, NUFC Fans Against Sportswashing
Sheffield United fans will have observed the controversial Saudi takeover of Newcastle United. Months after the event it was revealed that Boris Johnson secretly pressurised the Premier League on behalf of Mohammed Bin Salman to allow the Saudi state to buy Newcastle United.
The ‘legally binding assurances…
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