Newcastle council could be complicit in sportswashing, campaigners claim
Saudi Arabian-controlled Newcastle United lobbied for fundingEmails highlight relationship between council officials and club
Human rights campaigners have suggested Newcastle city council could be complicit in sportswashing after its executives lobbied officials at the Saudi Arabian-controlled Newcastle United, attempting to secure investments and funding.
More than 200 pages of emails obtained under a freedom of information request highlight a close relationship between senior council officials and the St James’ Park hierarchy.
