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Saudis' Newcastle bid ends after piracy, human rights issues

by AP Global Soccer Writer
| July 30, 2020 8:27 AM

Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund withdrew its bid to buy English Premier League club Newcastle on Thursday after the process was stalled by concerns about piracy by the kingdom and human rights complaints.

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