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Sounds,15 Oct 2021,43 mins
Can Newcastle shake off the Saudi stigma and build a global super club?
The Sports DeskAvailable for over a year
One week on from perhaps the most controversial takeover in English football history, many questions remained unanswered. How will Saudi Arabia capitalise on their investment in a Premier League team? How can Newcastle United go about making sure that money equals trophies? And what does the latest state-backed buyout mean for the game in this country? Hear from geopolitics expert Simon Chadwick and former Manchester City technical director Mike Rigg, plus a Newcastle fan who is cutting ties with her club because of the Saudi involvement. Panel: Sarah Mulkerrins, Dan Roan, Nesta McGregor, Alistair Magowan Producer: Sam Sheringham
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