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Newcastle face fresh sportswashing allegations over shirt sponsor

Newcastle face fresh sportswashing allegations over shirt sponsor

The new deal is reportedly worth £25m a year Amnesty International have hit out at Newcastle United’s latest sponsorship deal, which is rumoured to be worth £25m a year. Saudi Arabian events company Sela will be the new name on the front of the Magpies’ shirts however Amnesty have claimed that the deal is part […]

2 years ago

Qatar World Cup organisers admit to exploitation of migrant workers

Qatar World Cup organisers admit to exploitation of migrant workers

It follows after Amnesty International’s recent investigation Organisers for the Qatar World Cup have admitted that workers were exploited when they were under contract to help the nation prepare for the tournament. Their acknowledgement comes following a recent investigation from Amnesty International who revealed that security guards were forced to work in conditions described as […]

4 years ago

Premier League yet to reveal assurances they received over Newcastle United ownership

Premier League yet to reveal assurances they received over Newcastle United ownership

The league announced in a statement yesterday that they had been given assurances over the takeover The Premier League are yet to reveal what assurances they were given that Saudi Arabia will not be involved in the running of Newcastle United following yesterday’s takeover. The Saudi-backed consortium, led by Amanda Staveley, completed a £300 million […]

4 years ago

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