Richard Keys has a warning for Newcastle United fans after takeover update

Richard Keys says Mike Ashley will have “a lot to answer for” – if the proposed Newcastle United takeover is approved.
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Financier Amanda Staveley, backed by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund and billionaire property investors David and Simon Reuben, agreed a £300million deal for the club with owner Ashley last month.

The proposed takeover is with the Premier League for approval.

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Richard Keys.Richard Keys.
Richard Keys.

And beIN presenter Keys wrote in his latest blog: “The Saudi Government has supported the theft of intellectual properties owned by the beIN Media Group. It has cost the company I work for millions – probably billions.

“The Premier League know full well the extent of what’s been happening because they’ve been at the forefront of trying to sue for their losses.”

Keys added: “Mike Ashley has a lot to answer for if the deal goes through.”

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However, Keys expects the takeover, which also faces opposition from Amnesty International because of Saudi Arabia’s record on human rights, to be given the go-ahead.

“I expect the Saudi deal will get the nod of approval this week,” said Keys. “If so, good luck to everybody connected with the club.

“As for the rest of us – stream away. What a sad, unprincipled world we live in. Be careful what you wish for (Premier League chief executive Richard) Masters. And all of you on Tyneside.”