DUBAI:ĢżThe British media and football fans have been sharing celebratory online videos and tweets over the takeover of English Premier League club Newcastle United by a consortium led by ŗ£½ĒÖ±²„ās sovereign wealth fund.
Following months of negotiations, the Saudi Public Investment Fund, along with financial entrepreneur Amanda Staveley and billionaire investors the Reuben brothers, sealed a Ā£300 million ($410 million) deal with Mike Ashley, the clubās owner.
The purchase has enabled Newcastle to join the ranks of Europeās super-clubs, including Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain, which have the backing of wealthy and committed owners.
Fans were on Friday celebrating the buyout news online and offline.Ģż
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