Michael Chopra makes Newcastle United Saudi Arabia takeover claim Former Newcastle Untied striker Michael Chopra has hit out at the club's hierarchy nechronicle After 13 years under the ownership of Mike Ashley, the British businessman who runs retail brand Sports Direct, the feeling is that the club has been starved of investment for too long. "As often occurs with proposed investments in uncertain periods, time itself became an enemy of the transaction, particularly during this difficult phase marked by the many real challenges facing us all from Covid-19," the statement continued. "Unfortunately, the prolonged process under the current circumstances coupled with global uncertainty has rendered the potential investment no longer commercially viable.". The purchase of Newcastle United Football Club by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in the light of the treatment of our loved ones and the human rights abuses outlined in … Sign up to the Mirror Football email here for the latest news and transfer gossip. Newcastle United are on the verge of being bought by the Saudi Arabia PIF for £300m (Credit: NUFC.co.uk) Vision 2030, after all, is a programme that aims to diversify the Saudi economy into areas including tourism, infrastructure, health and recreation. Sportswashing: What is it and who practice it? Why is this case so complicated? Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF), which is headed up by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, was the main mover behind the recent bid to purchase Newcastle United from Ashley. The consortium added that the situation had been complicated by a lack of clarity resulting from the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Newcastle statement: "Never say never but to … These men are looking to help footballers from going broke, Thibaut Courtois rediscovers his "happy place" in Madrid, Exclusive: Thierry Henry on football's social media boycott, Isha Johansen's rise to FIFA's corridors of power as an African woman. (CNN) A Saudi Arabian-backed consortium has withdrawn its bid to buy English Premier League side Newcastle United. A Newcastle fan protests against current owner Mike Ashley. Updated 1052 GMT (1852 HKT) July 31, 2020. Jiangsu FC, the club Suning owned in China, was abruptly shut down in February. 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Suning, the Chinese company which owns a majority stake in the Serie A leaders, is desperately trying to find a buyer for their club. Before a takeover goes through, any successful bid must pass English football's Owners' and Directors' test, which evaluates the suitability of ownership groups. Something went wrong, please try again later. The proposed £300m deal to take over Newcastle is 80% financed by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, whose chairman is Crown Prince Mohammed bin … Saudi has courted Italian football for some time, with the kingdom becoming the sixth different country to host the Supercoppa Italiana, this time between Juventus and AC Milan, in 2019. And after failing to land Newcastle last year, Staveley and her Saudi backers are now working on a deal for the Italian giants. Newcastle United's Sean (right) and Matty Longstaff celebrate the opening goal of the FA Cup fourth round replay against Oxford United earlier this year. Newcastle United's Saudi Arabian-led takeover could be complicated by the World Trade Organisation ruling that the country helped breach international piracy laws. Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) had been part of a three-party deal fronted by PCP Capital Partners, a venture capital and private equity company founded and run by British businesswoman Amanda Staveley, and real estate firm Reuben Brothers, which wanted to buy the club from English businessman Mike Ashley. In July, amid the negotiations for the takeover of Newcastle United, beIN SPORTS was banned in Saudi Arabia. Inter, whose squad includes Romelu Lukaku and Christian Eriksen, and who are managed by Antonio Conte, have been haemorrhaging money. It possibly explains why a survey by the Newcastle United Supporters Trust in April found that 96.7% of the more than 3,397 fans questioned were in favor of the takeover. Newcastle's takeover could be back on following a peace treaty between Saudi Arabia and Qatar Credit: AFP and licensors 4 Newcastle were set to be taken over in a Saudi … Newcastle fans frequently point to Abu Dhabi investment in Manchester City, or existing Saudi ties to Manchester United or large swathes of the British economy, and argue their club is … Saudi-backed takeover of Newcastle United edges closer The $380m deal could see Mohammed bin Salman’s investment group take 80 percent ownership of the Premier League club. The Premier League's board had been assessing the bid for a number of months since it was first submitted in April. Newcastle United takeover gossip: Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund linked with Inter Milan The Serie A club are cash-strapped and owe £650million … The proposed takeover had received vocal opposition from human rights groups, among others. SAUDI ARABIA's Public Investment Fund has potentially destroyed its chances of a Newcastle United takeover - an act that could coincide with … Mike Ashley's hopes of selling to the Saudi-backed consortium appear more remote than ever before, despite his hopes that a deal could still be resurrected, Get the FREE Mirror Football newsletter by email with the day's key headlines and transfer news. Newcastle takeover: Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, PCP Capital Partners and Reuben Brothers end interest. 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Mike Ashley and Newcastle supporters are set for further takeover disappointment after the Amanda Staveley-led consortium which wanted to buy the Toon turned its attentions to Inter Milan. The Saudi crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman, warned Boris Johnson in a text message that UK-Saudi Arabian relations would be damaged if the … Amnesty International had argued that Saudi Arabia's interest in Newcastle was a form of "sportswashing" and "a PR tool to distract from the country's abysmal human rights record," while. For Newcastle, which finished 13th in the Premier League last season, the search for new owners rolls on. Tue 27 Apr 2021 10.25 EDT 159 An investor in the planned takeover of Newcastle United that received high-level support from Boris Johnson last year is a … Skip to main content Skip to navigation Where did it all go wrong for the European Super League? "We do so with regret, as we were excited and fully committed to invest in the great city of Newcastle and believe we could have returned the club to the position of its history, tradition and fans' merit. Newcastle United has been in the news for the past four months involving the possible takeover of the club with a consortium funded mainly by Saudi Arabia’s PiF, … Newcastle supporters 97% in favour of takeover despite concerns over Saudi Arabia’s human rights record. The Saudis will now look to invest monies from their sovereign wealth fund into one of Italy’s most famous clubs, with electronics retailer Suning racing to find a buyer. "With a deep appreciation for the Newcastle community and the significance of its football club, we have come to the decision to withdraw our interest in acquiring Newcastle United Football Club," the consortium said in a statement on Thursday. The Saudi Arabia-led takeover of Newcastle United is taking a lot longer than these things normally do. "We feel great compassion for the Newcastle United fans with whom we shared a great commitment to help Newcastle United harness its tremendous potential and build upon its impressive and historic legacy while working closely with the local community.". The Newcastle takeover saga has taken a fresh twist after Saudi Arabia formally appealed against a World Trade Organization ruling that it facilitated the piracy of Premier League matches.. Saudi Arabia’s role in the proposed takeover of Newcastle United comes at a time when Middle Eastern owners have already exerted considerable influence over football in Europe. But confirmation of government interference last week is all but certain to bury that deal for ever. The Saudi-funded takeover of Newcastle United football club has been cast into doubt as a result of the country’s alleged involvement in the illegal streaming of sports fixtures. Newcastle The proposed £300m Newcastle takeover deal was 80% financed by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund A Saudi Arabian-backed … Saudi Arabia Fund Abandons Bid for Newcastle United Team. The consortium had agreed a £300m deal to buy Newcastle United The government has denied it was involved "at any point" over a Saudi Arabia-backed group's failed bid … Ashley had hoped his agreement with Staveley’s consortium, which included the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund and British property tycoons the Reuben brothers, David and Simon, could still be resurrected despite the withdrawal of their offer. The fiancée of late journalist Jamal Khashoggi has urged the English Premier League to block Newcastle United's potential takeover, given the involvement of Saudi Arabia… But for many Newcastle fans, news of the proposed takeover was welcomed. The proposed takeover of Newcastle United by a Saudi Arabian-backed consortium collapsed last year after the group declined to take up the Premier League's offer of … There are also suggestions that some of its players have agreed to defer payments. The club are still flying at the top of Serie A, though, making them and their brand an attractive proposition. On 30 July, a consortium led by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), which is chaired by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, withdrew its £300m ($390m) bid to buy Newcastle United. When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Newcastle takeover takes further twist after new move from Saudi Arabia consortium Mike Ashley's hopes of selling to the Saudi-backed consortium appear … Earlier this week the Kingdom of Bahrain bought a 20% stake in French side Paris FC, the newest reflection of the Middle East's growing influence in European football. The investor group led by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund abandoned its proposed takeover of Newcastle… According to Sportsmail, Saudi Arabia ’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman urged the UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson to intervene in his Kingdom’s plans to buy Newcastle United after it was blocked by the Premier League. It has further emerged that beIN SPORTS official telecasts of the Premier League matches are hijacked and rebroadcasted by beoutQ, which is a private television broadcaster in Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, which is chaired by the crown prince, is on the verge of completing a takeover deal for around $368m which would give it … Newcastle Amnesty International says Saudi Arabia has an "appalling" human rights record A potential £340m Saudi takeover at Newcastle United could leave fans "conflicted", according to … (CNN)A Saudi Arabian-backed consortium has withdrawn its bid to buy English Premier League side Newcastle United. 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