Premier League Approves Saudi-Led Takeover Of Newcastle United

The Premier League says the Saudi-led takeover of Newcastle United has been approved, <br />The Premier League in a statement says following the completion of the Premier League’s owners’ and directors’ Test, the club has been sold to the consortium with immediate effect.<br />The deal went ahead despite warnings from Amnesty International that it represents sports washing of the Gulf kingdom’s human rights record.<br />It brings to an end Newcastle’s 14 years of ownership under Mike Ashley.