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Newcastle Sh45 billion Saudi takeover CONFIRMED

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman {photo courtesy]

Premier League club Newcastle United have been taken over by a Saudi Arabian-backed consortium, the league announced in a statement on Thursday.

"Following the completion of the Premier League's Owners' and Directors' Test, the club has been sold to the consortium with immediate effect," the Premier League said .

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