Police are investigating a graphic banner displayed by Crystal Palace fans that targeted the Saudi Arabian-led takeover of Newcastle United.The banner took aim at the Premier League’s ownership test, following Newcastle’s recent £305m sale.It featured illustrations of a man dressed in traditional Arabic clothing alongside what appeared to be Premier League chief executive Richard Masters.The banner had a checklist with alleged offences by the Saudi Arabia regime.Listed on a picture of a clipboard under the headline ‘Premier League Owners Test’ were ‘Terrorism, beheading, civil rights abuses, murder, censorship and persecution’.The man in Arab-style clothing was also holding a sword with blood on it.Palace fan group Holmesdale Fanatics has taken credit for the banner – displayed during the 1-1 draw between the clubs on Saturday – on Twitter, and issued a statement.“The Saudi led takeover of Newcastle has rightly received widespread condemnation and anger,” it said.“To give the thumbs up to this deal at a time […]
Newcastle takeover: Police investigate Crystal Palace fans’ banner criticising Saudi Arabian deal
