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Saudi-led takeover of Newcastle United is ‘sportswashing’, not football

‘AngloArabia’ author Dr David Wearing says a Saudi-led takeover of Newcastle United is clearly about ‘sportswashing’ – an attempt to clean up their reputation – and not about football.

Reports suggest a £300m deal between the Saudi Public Investment Fund and Newcastle owner Mike Ashley is nearing completion.

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