SILVERSTONE, July 31 — Newcastle United fans say they have been treated with contempt after a £300 million (RM1.6 billion) takeover bid from a Saudi-backed consortium collapsed on Thursday. The group, which included Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund PIF, PCP Capital Partners and Reuben...
The end of the Saudi bid left the North East club still in the hands of British businessman Mike Ashley. — Reuters
The end of the Saudi bid left the North East club still in the hands of British businessman Mike Ashley, who has long faced protests and opposition from the fans. Newcastle fans expressed frustration at the length of the Premier League’s scrutiny and press criticism of the takeover. Chi Onwurah, Labour Member of Parliament for Newcastle Central, said she would be contacting the Premier League.
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