Newcastle's LGBT+ fan group quits Pride in Football network after takeover fallout
dailystar.co.ukNewcastle United's LGBT fan group, United with Pride, has quit the Pride in Football network following the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund's £300m takeover of the Magpies.Despite passing the Premier League's club ownership test, the Tyneside club has faced mass criticism for the Saudi-backed takeover due to the nation's current stance on LGBT+ rights.Same-sex relationships is illegal in the Saudi Arabia with punishments for those found committing such acts.Now, in a statement via The Athletic, Pride in Football confirmed United with Pride has decided to leave the network.It reads: "LGBT+ fans groups have faced increasing media attention since the takeover of Newcastle United given the questions raised around human rights. "As we stated.
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