# ![@NoSaudiToon Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:twitter::1446561779178422272.png) @NoSaudiToon NUFC Fans Against Sportswashing

NUFC Fans Against Sportswashing posts on X about saudi arabia, newcastle united, football, human rights the most. They currently have [-----] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [-----] engagements in the last [--] hours.

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### Social Influence

**Social category influence**
[premier league](/list/premier-league)  #1288 [champions league](/list/champions-league)  #2630 [countries](/list/countries)  21.48% [finance](/list/finance)  9.63% [celebrities](/list/celebrities)  2.96% [bundesliga](/list/bundesliga)  0.74% [social networks](/list/social-networks)  0.74% [technology brands](/list/technology-brands)  0.74% [currencies](/list/currencies)  0.74%

**Social topic influence**
[saudi arabia](/topic/saudi-arabia) #763, [newcastle united](/topic/newcastle-united) #55, [football](/topic/football) 12.59%, [human rights](/topic/human-rights) 12.59%, [in the](/topic/in-the) 8.89%, [uae](/topic/uae) #1670, [mancity](/topic/mancity) #595, [premier league](/topic/premier-league) 4.44%, [future](/topic/future) 2.96%, [abu dhabi](/topic/abu-dhabi) 2.96%

**Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by**
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### Top Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

"Frank Huisingh the founder of Fossil Free Football will be there to talk about their campaign and FIFA's partnership with Saudi Aramco the world's biggest polluter and a company directly linked to human rights violations. @JamieDriscollNE Call link: https://meet.google.com/whf-yact-aqp https://meet.google.com/whf-yact-aqp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/NoSaudiToon/status/2015422199021154733)  2026-01-25T13:51Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Frank Huisingh the founder of Fossil Free Football will talk about their campaign and FIFA's partnership with Saudi Aramco the world's biggest polluter and a company directly linked to human rights violations. @NCLGreenParty Call link: https://meet.google.com/whf-yact-aqp https://meet.google.com/whf-yact-aqp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/NoSaudiToon/status/2015422626223550930)  2026-01-25T13:52Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"On-line NUFCFAS MEETING - TUESDAY JANUARY 27th *TONIGHT* at 7pm -------------------------------------------------------- FOSSIL FREE FOOTBALL + NUFCFAS PLANS FOR [----] ------------------------------------------------------ LINK 👉 NO SAUDI TOON http://meet.google.com/whf-yact-aqp http://meet.google.com/whf-yact-aqp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/NoSaudiToon/status/2016080416134885691)  2026-01-27T09:26Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"On-line NUFCFAS MEETING - TUESDAY JANUARY 27th *TONIGHT* at 7pm ------------------------------------------------------ FOSSIL FREE FOOTBALL + NUFCFAS PLANS FOR [----] ------------------------------------------------------ LINK 👉 NO SAUDI TOON http://meet.google.com/whf-yact-aqp http://meet.google.com/whf-yact-aqp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/NoSaudiToon/status/2016082477295505610)  2026-01-27T09:34Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"On-line NUFCFAS MEETING - TUESDAY JANUARY 27th *TONIGHT* at 7pm FOSSIL FREE FOOTBALL + NUFCFAS PLANS FOR [----] LINK 👉 NO SAUDI TOON http://meet.google.com/whf-yact-aqp http://meet.google.com/whf-yact-aqp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/NoSaudiToon/status/2016082697228017802)  2026-01-27T09:35Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Carabao Cup Polluter Spotlight: Manchester City vs. Newcastle United⚽@fossilfreefootball https://www.instagram.com/p/DUVypxYiEZG/utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=MzJiMzQ5ZWQ2Mw== https://www.instagram.com/p/DUVypxYiEZG/utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=MzJiMzQ5ZWQ2Mw=="  
[X Link](https://x.com/NoSaudiToon/status/2019104880909078798)  2026-02-04T17:44Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Carabao Cup Polluter Spotlight: Manchester City vs. Newcastle United ⚽ @fossilfreefootball Yet another fixture where both clubs are owned by fossil fuel-funded autocracies🛢 They have no place in the future of our beautiful game✊ https://www.instagram.com/p/DUVypxYiEZG/utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=MzJiMzQ5ZWQ2Mw== https://www.instagram.com/p/DUVypxYiEZG/utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=MzJiMzQ5ZWQ2Mw=="  
[X Link](https://x.com/NoSaudiToon/status/2019105984153841837)  2026-02-04T17:49Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"It is extremely welcome that Pep @GuardiolaTweets speaks up about Gaza Sudan Catalonia and Ukraine - why doesn't he condemn the human rights abuses committed by the owners of @ManCity Hopefully it's not because he is employed by the UAE dictatorship. 🧵👇"  
[X Link](https://x.com/NoSaudiToon/status/2019112396485456244)  2026-02-04T18:14Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


""The legal definition of domestic violence in UAE law reaffirms male guardians right to discipline their wives female relatives and children to an extent that authorities find acceptable. The law also does not criminalize marital rape." #ManCity #NUFC https://www.hrw.org/world-report/2025/country-chapters/united-arab-emirates https://www.hrw.org/world-report/2025/country-chapters/united-arab-emirates"  
[X Link](https://x.com/NoSaudiToon/status/2019112402092999119)  2026-02-04T18:14Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


""Dictatorships such as Abu Dhabi and Saudi Arabia should be disqualified from owning clubs because of their appalling human rights records. However we also believe that NO state should be allowed to own a football club." https://www.nufcfansagainstsportswashing.org.uk/states-have-no-business-owning-our-football-clubs https://www.nufcfansagainstsportswashing.org.uk/states-have-no-business-owning-our-football-clubs"  
[X Link](https://x.com/NoSaudiToon/status/2019112404421079307)  2026-02-04T18:14Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"The evidence is there to say that Sheikh Mansour should not be in ownership of a football club. And that's not just common sense. Those are the rules of the Premier League. He is not a fit and proper owner. https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/rare-protest-held-manchester-city-uae-owner-link-sudan-war https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/rare-protest-held-manchester-city-uae-owner-link-sudan-war"  
[X Link](https://x.com/NoSaudiToon/status/2019331532591374620)  2026-02-05T08:45Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Rare protest held at Manchester City over UAE owners link to Sudan war https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/rare-protest-held-manchester-city-uae-owner-link-sudan-war https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/rare-protest-held-manchester-city-uae-owner-link-sudan-war"  
[X Link](https://x.com/NoSaudiToon/status/2019331557425922514)  2026-02-05T08:45Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@ChronicleNUFC @lee_ryder NE media should be doing their job by reporting on financial problems Saudi regime / PIF is having Saudi Arabias preparations for the [----] FIFA World Cup have hit a few roadblocks with reports suggesting delays in the construction of stadiums - due to budget constraints"  
[X Link](https://x.com/NoSaudiToon/status/2019377879466041761)  2026-02-05T11:49Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"In Saudi Arabia no official LGBTQI+ organisation is tolerated and any form of activism in favour of these peoples rights is severely repressed. 🧵on #WithPride & NUFC👇@FvHtweets https://www.fidh.org/en/issues/lgbtqi-rights/the-fight-for-lgbtqi-rights-in-the-maghreb-and-the-middle-east https://www.fidh.org/en/issues/lgbtqi-rights/the-fight-for-lgbtqi-rights-in-the-maghreb-and-the-middle-east"  
[X Link](https://x.com/NoSaudiToon/status/2019836474779119854)  2026-02-06T18:11Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Wagners comment on the collapse of MBSs vision may also end up being the obituary for the imaginary new St James Park stadium and the unethical ownership of Newcastle United by the human rights abusing and increasingly unreliable Saudi dictatorship. https://www.nufcfansagainstsportswashing.org.uk/saudi-sportswashing-reducing-to-sand https://www.nufcfansagainstsportswashing.org.uk/saudi-sportswashing-reducing-to-sand"  
[X Link](https://x.com/NoSaudiToon/status/2020433202889040335)  2026-02-08T09:43Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


""MBSs (failing 2030) vision may also end up being the obituary for the imaginary new St James Park stadium and the unethical ownership of Newcastle United by the human rights abusing and increasingly unreliable Saudi dictatorship." https://www.nufcfansagainstsportswashing.org.uk/saudi-sportswashing-reducing-to-sand https://www.nufcfansagainstsportswashing.org.uk/saudi-sportswashing-reducing-to-sand"  
[X Link](https://x.com/NoSaudiToon/status/2020433809276350771)  2026-02-08T09:45Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Great @emmagregory23 but have @UtdwithPride even once dared to criticise the Saudi state owners of our club who jail & oppress Saudi LGBT+ people despite being asked to Message To @NUFC LGBT+ Fans from a Saudi gay activist . https://share.google/INA8nNaQ48VmhNaM4 https://share.google/INA8nNaQ48VmhNaM4"  
[X Link](https://x.com/NoSaudiToon/status/2020507458716701039)  2026-02-08T14:38Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"@UtdwithPride @FvHtweets @NUFC Great but disappointibg that @UtdwithPride have not even once dared to criticise the Saudi state owners of our club who jail & oppress Saudi LGBT+ people despite being asked to. When will you Message To @NUFC LGBT+ Fans from a Saudi gay activist . https://share.google/INA8nNaQ48VmhNaM4 https://share.google/INA8nNaQ48VmhNaM4"  
[X Link](https://x.com/NoSaudiToon/status/2020509246362656934)  2026-02-08T14:45Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"@LukeEdwardsTele Your reductionism is getting tiresome Luke. Being owned by a human rights abusing theocratic incompetent dictatorship was never going to work out. Maybe you should have done your job & opposed the takeover . Saudi Sportswashing Reducing To Sand https://share.google/0a3RCs58kemmmUAsi https://share.google/0a3RCs58kemmmUAsi"  
[X Link](https://x.com/NoSaudiToon/status/2020520817382117407)  2026-02-08T15:31Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@emmagregory23 @UtdwithPride @NUFC So why don't you condemn the oppression of the Saudi gay community The owners of our club are jailing Saudi LGBT+ people. They are asking for our solidarity. Why won't you give it to them"  
[X Link](https://x.com/NoSaudiToon/status/2020544070636978311)  2026-02-08T17:03Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Qs on @premierleague With Pride: [--]. Has the PL ever called out the UAE & Saudi States owners of @NUFC & @ManCity for their despicable treatment of gay people [--]. Have @UtdwithPride (NUFC) & @CanalStBlues (CITY) ever shown solidarity with the Saudi & UAE LGBTQI+ communities"  
[X Link](https://x.com/NoSaudiToon/status/2020907351574757681)  2026-02-09T17:07Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The grand and boastful plans by the Saudi state owners of Newcastle United could be reduced to sand as the regimes numerous projects are pared back due to financial restraints. https://www.nufcfansagainstsportswashing.org.uk/saudi-sportswashing-reducing-to-sand https://www.nufcfansagainstsportswashing.org.uk/saudi-sportswashing-reducing-to-sand"  
[X Link](https://x.com/NoSaudiToon/status/2021162056137736263)  2026-02-10T09:59Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@MagpieGroupNUFC "The grand and boastful plans by the Saudi state owners of Newcastle United could be reduced to sand as the regimes numerous projects are pared back due to financial restraints." Getting into bed with a human rights abusing regime would never end well. https://www.nufcfansagainstsportswashing.org.uk/saudi-sportswashing-reducing-to-sand https://www.nufcfansagainstsportswashing.org.uk/saudi-sportswashing-reducing-to-sand"  
[X Link](https://x.com/NoSaudiToon/status/2021162950078145022)  2026-02-10T10:02Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


""The grand and boastful plans by the Saudi state owners of Newcastle United could be reduced to sand as the regimes numerous projects are pared back due to financial restraints." Getting into bed with a human rights abusing regime would never end well. https://www.nufcfansagainstsportswashing.org.uk/saudi-sportswashing-reducing-to-sand "With.the Saudi project it feels as though Newcastle is far from a priority. There has been very limited movement on the infrastructure projects. Even the talk of whether Eddie Howe is under pressure feels vague; there is a lack of energy about everything at"  
[X Link](https://x.com/NoSaudiToon/status/2021163016549527894)  2026-02-10T10:03Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"The close of [----] crystallized a horrifying trend in Saudi Arabia with a record surge in executions for the second consecutive year. Governments should immediately press Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salmans authorities to halt all executions. https://northeastbylines.co.uk/news/world-news/life-in-saudi-arabia-part-28-january-2026/ https://northeastbylines.co.uk/news/world-news/life-in-saudi-arabia-part-28-january-2026/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/NoSaudiToon/status/2021163662849753598)  2026-02-10T10:05Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"William Windsor meeting with the ultimate owner of @NUFC who broke his own gruesome record for executions in [----]. Let's hope William does not repeat the crass invitation to the human rights abusing butcher to attend a football match made by @Keir_Starmer on a previous visit 👇🏾"  
[X Link](https://x.com/NoSaudiToon/status/2021188170730070212)  2026-02-10T11:43Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


""Keir Starmer's crass and insensitive invitation to Mohammed Bin Salman to attend a football match with him is precisely giving legitimacy to the oppressor." https://northeastbylines.co.uk/news/opinion/why-keir-starmer-sports-must-not-be-used-to-whitewash-human-rights-abuses/ https://northeastbylines.co.uk/news/opinion/why-keir-starmer-sports-must-not-be-used-to-whitewash-human-rights-abuses/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/NoSaudiToon/status/2021188172730781813)  2026-02-10T11:43Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"A year after FIFA awarded Mohammed bin Salmans Saudi Arabia hosting rights for the World Cup based on a heavily flawed bid the repression continues including with migrant workers dying on construction sites. https://alqst.org/en/post/global-coalition-urge-fifa-to-act-on-mounting-human-rights-risks-ahead-of-2034-world-cup-in-saudi-arabia https://alqst.org/en/post/global-coalition-urge-fifa-to-act-on-mounting-human-rights-risks-ahead-of-2034-world-cup-in-saudi-arabia"  
[X Link](https://x.com/NoSaudiToon/status/2021912095160496232)  2026-02-12T11:39Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman the ultimate owner of @NUFC in his role as Chairman of the PIF/Saudi dictator in an undated photograph released as part of a tranche of US Justice Department documents https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/jeffrey-epstein-was-told-keep-close-eye-saudi-arabia-amid-ritz-carlton-purge https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/jeffrey-epstein-was-told-keep-close-eye-saudi-arabia-amid-ritz-carlton-purge"  
[X Link](https://x.com/NoSaudiToon/status/2022266304544010533)  2026-02-13T11:07Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Three years ago all [--] clubs in the English Premier League unanimously approved changes to the leagues Owners and Directors Test adding new grounds for disqualification including human rights abuses. https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/rare-protest-held-manchester-city-uae-owner-link-sudan-war https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/rare-protest-held-manchester-city-uae-owner-link-sudan-war"  
[X Link](https://x.com/NoSaudiToon/status/2019331309584130106)  2026-02-05T08:44Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Conditions that may amount to forced labour have been reported by workers at Noon the largest online retailer in the Gulf and one of the biggest sponsors of Newcastle United Football Club @NUFC https://equidem.org/press-release-equidem-exposes-labour-exploitation-by-newcastle-united-football-club-sponsor-in-saudi-arabia-raising-questions-about-premier-league-commitment-to-prevent-modern-slavery/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/NoSaudiToon/status/2021601570513625458)  2026-02-11T15:05Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Saudi Aramco provides a critical source of revenue for Mohamed bin Salmans highly repressive state which Saudi citizens have little or no ability to hold accountable." https://fairsq.org/aramco-letters/ https://fairsq.org/aramco-letters/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/NoSaudiToon/status/2021911614711378283)  2026-02-12T11:37Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Jeffrey Epstein was told to keep 'close eye' on Saudi Arabia amid Ritz Carlton purge https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/jeffrey-epstein-was-told-keep-close-eye-saudi-arabia-amid-ritz-carlton-purge https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/jeffrey-epstein-was-told-keep-close-eye-saudi-arabia-amid-ritz-carlton-purge"  
[X Link](https://x.com/NoSaudiToon/status/2022266337578352801)  2026-02-13T11:07Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Keir Starmer's crass and insensitive invitation to Mohammed Bin Salman to attend a football match with him is precisely giving legitimacy to the oppressor. https://northeastbylines.co.uk/news/opinion/why-keir-starmer-sports-must-not-be-used-to-whitewash-human-rights-abuses/ https://northeastbylines.co.uk/news/opinion/why-keir-starmer-sports-must-not-be-used-to-whitewash-human-rights-abuses/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/NoSaudiToon/status/2022351063345688910)  2026-02-13T16:44Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Jeffrey Epstein was told to keep 'close eye' on Saudi Arabia amid Ritz Carlton purge https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/jeffrey-epstein-was-told-keep-close-eye-saudi-arabia-amid-ritz-carlton-purge https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/jeffrey-epstein-was-told-keep-close-eye-saudi-arabia-amid-ritz-carlton-purge"  
[X Link](https://x.com/NoSaudiToon/status/2022351102658908639)  2026-02-13T16:44Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@ManCity & @NUFC are owned by the UAE & Saudi Arabian states which both discriminate against the LGBT+ communities in those countries. Yet in @premierleague #withpride @FvHtweets 🏳🌈 month these owners are not criticised for their homophobic policies. Why not 🧵 👇🏾"  
[X Link](https://x.com/NoSaudiToon/status/2022626927455142151)  2026-02-14T11:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Lesbian gay bisexual transgender and queer (LGBTQ) people in Saudi Arabia face repression and discrimination. Both male and female same-sex behavior is punishable by death within the country. Therefore there are no protections for LGBTQ people in Saudi Arabia. 👇🏾"  
[X Link](https://x.com/NoSaudiToon/status/2022626936447533095)  2026-02-14T11:00Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"As far as we know Manchester Citys LGBTQ+ group the Canal Street Blues have never addressed the discrimination against gay people in the UAE practiced by the owners of their club although they participate in #withpride https://x.com/ManCity/status/2019849766361002343s=20 https://x.com/ManCity/status/2019849766361002343s=20"  
[X Link](https://x.com/NoSaudiToon/status/2022626939358589389)  2026-02-14T11:00Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Saudi flags can be displayed around St James' Park but placards supporting the victims of the regime are confiscated by #NUFC stewards. This is a a blatant and dangerous restriction of freedom of speech on Tyneside. @ALQST_En @ChiOnwurah @JaneLabour @ChronicleLive"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1703352832659722668)  2023-09-17T10:18Z [----] followers, 14.4K engagements


"This is the inevitable mess the @premierleague has got us into when it allowed the Saudi state to take over @NUFC - MBS' place-man Yasir Al Rumayyan should resign as #NUFC chair immediately -PL needs to review Saudi regime's ownership of club NOT FIT - NOT PROPER 🚨 EXCLUSIVE Newcastle chair Yasir Al Rumayyan faces $74m lawsuit for allegedlyhaving carried out instructions of Saudi Crown Prince MBS with malicious intent of harming silencing & ultimately destroying family of Saudi ex-intelligence chief https://t.co/cqgS5eI8y4 🚨 EXCLUSIVE Newcastle chair Yasir Al Rumayyan faces $74m lawsuit for"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1747313028264005672)  2024-01-16T17:41Z [----] followers, 153.7K engagements


"@NUFC owner Mohammed bin Salman enjoying a 'laugh' with #Epstein - incredibly @Keir_Starmer invited the chief Saudi dictator to watch a football match with him 👇🏾 https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/jeffrey-epstein-was-told-keep-close-eye-saudi-arabia-amid-ritz-carlton-purge https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/jeffrey-epstein-was-told-keep-close-eye-saudi-arabia-amid-ritz-carlton-purge"  
[X Link](https://x.com/NoSaudiToon/status/2022351061022052396)  2026-02-13T16:44Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"⚽ fans who oppose racism and support HRs are right to criticise the selective outrage of football journalists who while correct to criticise Ratcliffe's racist comments say nothing about the actual racist misogynistic & homophobic policies of @NUFC & @ManCity owners in govt. Sir Jim Ratcliffe is entitled to his views even if many disagree with them. What he is not entitled to do is embarrass #MUFC. What Ratcliffe is not entitled to do is make Carricks job more difficult by potentially upsetting some players more than half from overseas. 1/2 Sir Jim Ratcliffe is entitled to his views even if"  
[X Link](https://x.com/NoSaudiToon/status/2022381788933558618)  2026-02-13T18:46Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Thanks to everyone who turned up and for all the support on social media today Were not going anywhere and will keep standing up to stop Saudi sportswashing ✊ Get involved here: https://sites.google.com/view/nufcfansagainstsportswashing/home https://sites.google.com/view/nufcfansagainstsportswashing/home"  
[X Link](https://x.com/NoSaudiToon/status/1591507473290207234)  2022-11-12T19:05Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Special thanks to the numerous #NUFCFans who stopped to ask about our protest yesterday. Despite the chatter on social media there was very little abuse and most of our fellow fans respected our right to be there. A marker has been put down and we will continue to dialogue"  
[X Link](https://x.com/NoSaudiToon/status/1591704930632585218)  2022-11-13T08:10Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Now that @NUFC have announced their new Saudi sponsor it is worth revisiting the question of just what were the 'legally binding assuarances' accepted by @premierleague that the Saudi state would not intefere in the running of the club. THREAD ✈ #NUFC have partnered with Saudi Arabias national carrier @SaudiAirlinesEn as the club prepares for a warm weather training camp in Riyadh this December. ⚫⚪ ✈ #NUFC have partnered with Saudi Arabias national carrier @SaudiAirlinesEn as the club prepares for a warm weather training camp in Riyadh this December. ⚫⚪"  
[X Link](https://x.com/NoSaudiToon/status/1592993952999026689)  2022-11-16T21:32Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"NO TO SPORTSWASHING ANYWHERE"  
[X Link](https://x.com/NoSaudiToon/status/1593220860202356737)  2022-11-17T12:33Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Read this piece from a football fan and an exiled Saudi lawyer who has represented some of the victims of the Saudi regime about how Saudi Arabia is trying to wash away its shame through the purchase of NUFC - and much more - in our latest fanzine. https://www.nufcfansagainstsportswashing.org.uk/ https://www.nufcfansagainstsportswashing.org.uk/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/NoSaudiToon/status/1610338868569731072)  2023-01-03T18:14Z [----] followers, 76.9K engagements


"#NUFC is owned and controlled by Mohammed Bin Salman and the Saudi state through the @PIF_en -------------------------------------------- Time for fellow #NUFCFans to stop the whataboutery and face the fact: Our club is owned by one of the bloodiest dictatorships on the planet"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1610948090428628993)  2023-01-05T10:35Z [----] followers, 62.1K engagements


"It was #CrystalPalace fans who first told the truth to #NUFCFans about who the owners of @NUFC really are. Thank you The fight to get our club back and #RECLAIMTHEGAME goes on "  
[X Link](https://x.com/NoSaudiToon/status/1616794909914136576)  2023-01-21T13:48Z [----] followers, 78.3K engagements


"#NUFC Fans Against Sportswashing said in a statement: Surely Eddie Howe now has sufficient knowledge to speak up on the crimes his employers are committing in Saudi Arabia https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/newcastle-united-fans-eddie-howe-letter-saudi-death-row-2157030 https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/newcastle-united-fans-eddie-howe-letter-saudi-death-row-2157030"  
[X Link](https://x.com/NoSaudiToon/status/1626852189921587200)  2023-02-18T07:52Z [----] followers, 38.9K engagements


"Lest we forget . #JamalKhashoggi murdered on the orders of the #Saudi dictatorship which owns #NUFC #CarabaoCupFinal"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1629505149361111046)  2023-02-25T15:34Z [----] followers, 142K engagements


"A letter to Eddie Howe and #NUFC players from Ahmed al-Rabea. An appeal to speak up for his brother Hassan and all Saudi prisoners suffering torture unfair trials and execution. #StopTheSlaughter"  
[X Link](https://x.com/NoSaudiToon/status/1629607384610922498)  2023-02-25T22:20Z [----] followers, 74.2K engagements


"UNITED against Qatar sportswashing #MUFC UNITED against Saudi sportswashing #NUFC UNITED against all sportswashing"  
[X Link](https://x.com/NoSaudiToon/status/1638657480870821897)  2023-03-22T21:42Z [----] followers, 22.3K engagements


"Hi @trippier2 Any chance you could show the same admirable solidarity with the people of Yemen Your employers at #NUFC have caused one of the worst humanitarian disasters in the 21st century there. https://www.themag.co.uk/2023/03/kieran-trippier-makes-public-his-special-reason-for-supporting-ukraine-in-their-struggles-after-russian-attack-newcastle-united-england/mc_cid=edb8efee6d&mc_eid=c4abf16811"  
[X Link](https://x.com/NoSaudiToon/status/1639640107652186113)  2023-03-25T14:47Z [----] followers, 13.2K engagements


""We areNewcastle Unitedand Manchester United fans standing together to call for an end to the sale of our historic clubs to states which use them to sportswash their human rights abuses. https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/mar/31/newcastle-and-manchester-united-fans-unite-to-condemn-sportswashing https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/mar/31/newcastle-and-manchester-united-fans-unite-to-condemn-sportswashing"  
[X Link](https://x.com/NoSaudiToon/status/1641759963038072832)  2023-03-31T11:10Z [----] followers, 36.1K engagements


"We invite all football fans to join us in opposing sportswashing and state ownership of our football clubs and to support human rights. Football fans united can force the government and Premier League to act. Contact NUFCFAS here https://www.nufcfansagainstsportswashing.org.uk/contact https://www.nufcfansagainstsportswashing.org.uk/contact"  
[X Link](https://x.com/NoSaudiToon/status/1644017363723976705)  2023-04-06T16:40Z [----] followers, 36.8K engagements


"Well done #BayernMunich fans for their anti-autocrats banner at #ManCity yesterday. The potential exists for a European grassroots movement of fans to reclaim the game. Let's do it #FootballBellongsToThePeople"  
[X Link](https://x.com/NoSaudiToon/status/1646110065500332033)  2023-04-12T11:16Z [----] followers, 13.2K engagements


"So much for the 'binding assurances' to the @premierleague that @PIF_en is separate from the Saudi state as sitting Saudi minister & MBS's place-men Yasir Al-Rumayyan clowns around at HT at SJP. Unfortunately @SkySports_Keith didn't have time to mention crimes of 80% owners"  
[X Link](https://x.com/NoSaudiToon/status/1660748217624023071)  2023-05-22T20:43Z [----] followers, 254.3K engagements


"SPORTSWASHING - when a minister of a bloody dictatorship gets to clown around on our pitch & media says nowt. Al-Rumayyan is not just any Saudi businessman - He is the technocrat given the responsibility of putting MBS's vision into practice. 👇🏽 https://www.nufcfansagainstsportswashing.org.uk/crown-prince-mohammed-bin-salmans-right-hand-man https://www.nufcfansagainstsportswashing.org.uk/crown-prince-mohammed-bin-salmans-right-hand-man"  
[X Link](https://x.com/NoSaudiToon/status/1660753637411364864)  2023-05-22T21:04Z [----] followers, 203.5K engagements


"Yasir Al-Rumayyan #NUFC Chair & sitting minister in the Saudi dictatorship was clowning around on SJP's pitch tonight. He is part of regime which puts minors on death row. (The Ns on the strips are the ages when the kids were arrested mostly for demonstrating) 1/2"  
[X Link](https://x.com/NoSaudiToon/status/1660765661075853313)  2023-05-22T21:52Z [----] followers, 53.7K engagements


"This is fortunately not widespread amongst #NUFCFans but pretending that fellow #NUFCFans who oppose or are uncomfortable with the Saudi owners must be fans of Sunderland is how some deal with the stark truth that our club is owned by one of the bloodiest regimes on the planet"  
[X Link](https://x.com/NoSaudiToon/status/1660913577618731008)  2023-05-23T07:40Z [----] followers, 35.4K engagements


"Newcastle United Fans Against Sportswashing - Statement on Qualification for Champions League ------------------------------------------------------ All the perfumes and money of Arabia will not sweeten this deal or wipe away their crimes." 🧵👇🏽"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1661311350482632709)  2023-05-24T10:01Z [----] followers, 305.9K engagements


"A key figure in the Saudi regime which uses modern slavery was clowning around on the pitch at SJP . Another reason why we will not shut up about sportswashing at our club. The KSA ranks 4th globally among the highest rates of modern slavery with about [------] victims who are exposed to cases of labor exploitation and cannot leave or refuse work due to threats violence or coercion. #SaudiArabia # https://t.co/0rINOLGMbQ The KSA ranks 4th globally among the highest rates of modern slavery with about [------] victims who are exposed to cases of labor exploitation and cannot leave or refuse work"  
[X Link](https://x.com/NoSaudiToon/status/1661395475478503427)  2023-05-24T15:35Z [----] followers, 130.9K engagements


""ASaudiwoman has been sentenced to more than [--] years in prison for anonymously tweeting about political prisoners women's rights and unemployment." The regime which owns #NUFC is 'Doubling down on repression.' Surely it's time Tyneside to speak up https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/saudi-arabia-woman-sentenced-30-years-twitter-social-media-crackdown https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/saudi-arabia-woman-sentenced-30-years-twitter-social-media-crackdown"  
[X Link](https://x.com/NoSaudiToon/status/1664002473722257409)  2023-05-31T20:14Z [----] followers, 23.9K engagements


"Guardiola took [--] yrs to win CL with Man City with unlimited resources from a Middle Eastern dictatorship amassing a 47m personal fortune along the way. In [----] he criticised Spanish police violence in Catalan referendum yet has nothing to say on human rights abuses in UAE"  
[X Link](https://x.com/NoSaudiToon/status/1667650710131843073)  2023-06-10T21:51Z [----] followers, 121.9K engagements


""Jalal Al-Labbad faces the death penalty for having protested in 2011-2012 when he was still a minor. Before his sentence he was brutally tortured by #Saudi authorities." (The same regime which owns #NUFC) @ESOHumanRightsE @ESOHumanRights Jalal Al-Labbad faces the death penalty for having protested in 2011-2012 when he was still a minor. Before his sentence he was brutally tortured by #Saudi authorities. https://t.co/r1lpcjUaWn @ESOHumanRightsE @ESOHumanRights Jalal Al-Labbad faces the death penalty for having protested in 2011-2012 when he was still a minor. Before his sentence he was"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1669721992457535489)  2023-06-16T15:01Z [----] followers, 137.6K engagements


"Mastermind behind Khashoggi assassination & henchman of MBS appears in public. It's important never to forget that #NUFC Chairman Yasir al-Rumayyan is a minister in the regime which committed this atrocity. Saudi state ownership of our club should never be normalised"  
[X Link](https://x.com/NoSaudiToon/status/1670377610742837250)  2023-06-18T10:27Z [----] followers, 1.3M engagements


"So much for the 'binding assurances' to the @premierleague that the Saudi Public Investment fund (PIF) is separate from the Saudi state. Al-Rumayyan is a sitting Saudi minister and place-man of the Saudi regimes chief dictator Mohamed bin Salman"  
[X Link](https://x.com/NoSaudiToon/status/1670842808352096282)  2023-06-19T17:15Z [----] followers, 46.8K engagements


"The Saudi regime is a corrupt kleptocracy. It's no surprise that they would attempt to bend the FFF rules. When is the @premierleague going to admit they made a massive error when they allowed another human rights abusing state to takeover a ⚽ club https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/65956434 https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/65956434"  
[X Link](https://x.com/NoSaudiToon/status/1671573855045910529)  2023-06-21T17:40Z [----] followers, 31.5K engagements


"Absolutely but the Saudis have already been allowed to take over our club UAE control Man City and Qatar want to control Man United. We have to stop states controlling our clubs Bernardo Silva is in his peak years & has been one of the best players in Europe for the last five years I wasnt worried about the Saudi League taking players in their 30s a touch worried with players below the elite (Neves) but if this happens it feels like a game changer Bernardo Silva is in his peak years & has been one of the best players in Europe for the last five years I wasnt worried about the Saudi League"  
[X Link](https://x.com/NoSaudiToon/status/1671660118339977219)  2023-06-21T23:23Z [----] followers, 45.5K engagements


"Al-Rumayyan is not just any Saudi businessman - He is the technocrat given the responsibility of putting Bin Salmans vision into practice A minister in a bloody regime with one of the worst human rights records on the planet. "Your Excellency" - Sickening. Shameful. Our chairman His Excellency Yasir Al-Rumayyan reflects on a momentous season for Newcastle United. https://t.co/EptZDpbSih Our chairman His Excellency Yasir Al-Rumayyan reflects on a momentous season for Newcastle United. https://t.co/EptZDpbSih"  
[X Link](https://x.com/NoSaudiToon/status/1672527124249419778)  2023-06-24T08:48Z [----] followers, 438K engagements


"Nothing 'excellent' about being a minster in a government which executes minors jails women for tweets & persecutes LQBTQI+ people. No to the normalisation of our historic club being owned by a bloody theocratic human rights abusing dictatorship. https://www.nufcfansagainstsportswashing.org.uk/we-need-to-talk-about-the-saudi-dictatorship Our chairman His Excellency Yasir Al-Rumayyan reflects on a momentous season for Newcastle United. https://t.co/EptZDpbSih https://www.nufcfansagainstsportswashing.org.uk/we-need-to-talk-about-the-saudi-dictatorship Our chairman His Excellency Yasir"  
[X Link](https://x.com/NoSaudiToon/status/1672600029893128197)  2023-06-24T13:38Z [----] followers, 25.4K engagements


"Seems like ⚽ fans are not so powerless. Lesson is stick to your principles and get organised According to reports in Germany Bayern Munich have decided not to extend their shirt sleeve sponsorship deal with Qatar Airways. Bayern's organised support and ultra groups have long campaigned against the deal including at a dramatic AGM in [----]. https://t.co/e01CZ82mjg According to reports in Germany Bayern Munich have decided not to extend their shirt sleeve sponsorship deal with Qatar Airways. Bayern's organised support and ultra groups have long campaigned against the deal including at a dramatic"  
[X Link](https://x.com/NoSaudiToon/status/1673970629479915521)  2023-06-28T08:24Z [----] followers, 25.2K engagements


"I had a brief moment of elation that Ashley had gone. but it was soon met with the instant caveats. Were owned by a state and an atrocious one. All future success will have a caveat. Every signing. Every goal - a reminder where the money came from. https://theathletic.com/2884937/2021/10/14/ive-never-felt-more-disconnected-to-newcastle-how-fans-against-saudi-takeover-are-reacting/ https://theathletic.com/2884937/2021/10/14/ive-never-felt-more-disconnected-to-newcastle-how-fans-against-saudi-takeover-are-reacting/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/NoSaudiToon/status/1673976780925939712)  2023-06-28T08:49Z [----] followers, 42.4K engagements


"Saudi Arabia are in discussions to hold for a friendly game on September [--] at St James' against Mexico. This is the final nail in the coffin in the idea that PIFs ownership of Newcastle United isnt about promoting Saudi Arabia to the world. 🧵👇🏽 https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/newcastle-united-could-host-saudi-27222208utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sharebar https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/newcastle-united-could-host-saudi-27222208utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sharebar"  
[X Link](https://x.com/NoSaudiToon/status/1674810674210304000)  2023-06-30T16:02Z [----] followers, 46.8K engagements


"Sportswashing in action .-. 🧵 #Ettifaq is really playing on the symbolism and identity of #Liverpool in announcing #GerrardEttifaqi Here is why this rubs me the wrong way 👇🏻 #SaudiLeague #StevenGerrard #Gerrard https://t.co/Zvoq410lh0 🧵 #Ettifaq is really playing on the symbolism and identity of #Liverpool in announcing #GerrardEttifaqi Here is why this rubs me the wrong way 👇🏻 #SaudiLeague #StevenGerrard #Gerrard https://t.co/Zvoq410lh0"  
[X Link](https://x.com/NoSaudiToon/status/1675909472156364817)  2023-07-03T16:48Z [----] followers, 30.5K engagements


"Saudi kids love ⚽ too. Some wholesome content for your Friday. ☺ While looking at houses after arriving in Newcastle Sandro Tonali took some time to have a kickabout with a young fan 🖤🤍 https://t.co/tLP5TIpjhI Some wholesome content for your Friday. ☺ While looking at houses after arriving in Newcastle Sandro Tonali took some time to have a kickabout with a young fan 🖤🤍 https://t.co/tLP5TIpjhI"  
[X Link](https://x.com/NoSaudiToon/status/1678021939913273344)  2023-07-09T12:43Z [----] followers, 70.3K engagements


"Last year @NewcastleCC cut ties with a Chinese city over claims the country's regime has abused Uyghur people including the use of torture according to a UN report. Yet they have not once condemned the use of torture by the Saudi regime which also owns #NUFC ⚫⚪ Civic reception held for Newcastle United football club to mark a brilliant season. Champions League here we come 🥳 Read more👉 https://t.co/ADJyM1pttE https://t.co/5JJ6h5J24P ⚫⚪ Civic reception held for Newcastle United football club to mark a brilliant season. Champions League here we come 🥳 Read more👉 https://t.co/ADJyM1pttE"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1678864867388792838)  2023-07-11T20:32Z [----] followers, 30K engagements


"#NUFC Chair & Mohammed bin Salman's placeman at the club admits in an interview that the chief dictator has the final word on @PIF_en decisions. This is further proof the Saudi regime's 'legal & binding assurances' to @premierleague were a lie. 🧵👇🏽"  
[X Link](https://x.com/NoSaudiToon/status/1680912970014941185)  2023-07-17T12:10Z [----] followers, 34.5K engagements


"Trailer for #Amazon #NUFC 'documentary' repeats patently untrue propaganda. In fact the @premierleague allowed our club to be sold to one of the bloodiest dictatorships on the planet to be used as a sportswashing tool for the vicious regime. We did NOT get our club back"  
[X Link](https://x.com/NoSaudiToon/status/1684143625595232256)  2023-07-26T10:08Z [----] followers, 21.8K engagements


"We urge Alan Shearer to speak out on the abuses committed by the Saudi state. Not only could he have a massive impact on the lives of the regimes victims he would also highlight that many of us do not accept Newcastle United existing as a propaganda arm of the Saudi state"  
[X Link](https://x.com/NoSaudiToon/status/1684497045502001152)  2023-07-27T09:32Z [----] followers, 116.2K engagements


"Narrated by @alanshearer who said in October 2021: "I want my club to represent my city and my region and not some distant authoritarian regime." Since then Alan hasn't said much about sportswashing & human rights abuses carried out by the Saudi regime which owns our club. Official Trailer:   @NUFC are a club with new expectations and ambitions ⚫⚪ Episode One of a four-part series is coming to Prime Video on [--] August 🎬 https://t.co/kNkuQo6xIz Official Trailer:   @NUFC are a club with new expectations and ambitions ⚫⚪ Episode One of a four-part series is coming to Prime Video on [--] August 🎬"  
[X Link](https://x.com/NoSaudiToon/status/1684579521964707841)  2023-07-27T15:00Z [----] followers, 46.1K engagements


"On the occasion of a new @premierleague season it's appropriate to remember @mercan_resifi's appeal to not allow the murderers of her fiance to takeover our club. Almost two years later the least #NUFCFans can do is to stick to pre-takeover commitments to hold owners to account"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1690364029913411584)  2023-08-12T14:06Z [----] followers, 31.2K engagements


"This is the final nail in the coffin in the idea that PIFs ownership of Newcastle United isnt about promoting Saudi Arabia to the world. Our football club is being used as a billboard for one of the worlds most authoritarian regimes. https://www.nufc.co.uk/news/latest-news/st-james-park-to-host-two-saudi-arabia-international-friendlies/ https://www.nufc.co.uk/news/latest-news/st-james-park-to-host-two-saudi-arabia-international-friendlies/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1691781362259259846)  2023-08-16T11:58Z [----] followers, 237.7K engagements


"If the proposed Saudi internationals are not called off fans should turn up and show solidarity with the many victims of the Saudi dictators who own our club. Salma & Nourah jailed for [--] and [--] years for tweeting in favour of womens rights. @NewcastleAIUK @ALQST_En"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1691845117374607507)  2023-08-16T16:11Z [----] followers, 16.9K engagements


"Scandalous that a country which has committed what may amount to a crime against humanity is allowed to play international friendlies at SJP. Matches should be called off & the @premierleague needs to review the decision to allow Saudi ownership of #NUFC https://www.theguardian.com/law/2023/aug/21/fired-on-like-rain-saudi-border-guards-accused-of-mass-killings-of-ethiopiansCMP=share_btn_tw https://www.theguardian.com/law/2023/aug/21/fired-on-like-rain-saudi-border-guards-accused-of-mass-killings-of-ethiopiansCMP=share_btn_tw"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1693524307043930305)  2023-08-21T07:23Z [----] followers, 12.1K engagements


"We as #NUFC fans linked Ashley's mismanagement of the club with his exploitation of Sports Direct workers on zero hour contracts. The very least we and Eddie Howe can do today is condemn the attrocities committed on the Yemen border by the dictatorship which owns our club "  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1694093082470256775)  2023-08-22T21:04Z [----] followers, 41.7K engagements


"The #NUFC Chairman Yasir al Rumayyan is a minister in he regime which ordered these atrocities. How the @premierleague ever decided the Saudi regime are fit & proper owners is unfathomable. Saudi authorities are spending billions on sportswashing to improve their image. Yet out of public view Saudi border guards killed 100s of Ethiopian migrants and asylum seekers trying to cross into Saudi Arabia including women & children @HRW reports. https://t.co/f2dR0rjNJE Saudi authorities are spending billions on sportswashing to improve their image. Yet out of public view Saudi border guards killed"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1694111394281529628)  2023-08-22T22:16Z [----] followers, 14.7K engagements


"Lina's sister Loujain was arrested brutally tortured and forcibly disappeared for months. She was sentenced as a terrorist for fighting for women's rights in Saudi Arabia. This is an incredible opportunity to listen to the victims of this brutal regime which owns our club"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1694701099645546507)  2023-08-24T13:20Z [----] followers, 33.1K engagements


"Another survivor a 17-year-old boy described being forced by Saudi guards to rape two girls after another man who had been asked to do the same was executed for refusing. The regime which did this owns our club. Time for Tyneside to speak up for the victims of the 80% owners 🔔In a Report From a Distant Border I Glimpsed Our Brutal Future 👇 We are living through a brutal new era of realpolitik where might equals right amid a frenzy of global jockeying. This world has been very good to Saudi Arabia. Once in a while some single thing manages to https://t.co/dj5On3ZDn7 🔔In a Report From a"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1694998734457766301)  2023-08-25T09:02Z [----] followers, 89.6K engagements


"Positive that a top footballer speaks out on Saudi Arabia & human rights. "Kroos is not a fan and revealed that for him the human rights issues of the country would be a major stumbling block in any opportunity for him to head to Saudi." https://www.101greatgoals.com/news/toni-kroos-slams-ex-teammate-cristiano-ronaldo-and-fellow-saudi-stars-as-anti-football/ https://www.101greatgoals.com/news/toni-kroos-slams-ex-teammate-cristiano-ronaldo-and-fellow-saudi-stars-as-anti-football/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1698245512770548152)  2023-09-03T08:04Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Women in Saudi Arabia who have faced harsh punishment just for fighting for their rights. @LinaAlhathloul @ALQST_En Salma al-Shehab Loujain al-Hathloul Shaimaa al-Baqmi Aziza al-Yousef"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1699447318653616433)  2023-09-06T15:39Z [----] followers, 45.3K engagements


"As we have always warned Saudi state ownership could end sooner than many think. "This revelation led several Premier League teams to believe the guarantees had been breached." Publish the so-called 'legal & binding' assurances now @premierleague https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/sep/07/premier-league-clubs-call-to-block-nation-state-ownershipCMP=share_btn_tw https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/sep/07/premier-league-clubs-call-to-block-nation-state-ownershipCMP=share_btn_tw"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1699884367068254608)  2023-09-07T20:36Z [----] followers, 58.2K engagements


"Fans hold 'sportswashing' protest before Saudi Arabia friendly at St James' Park https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/saudi-sportswashing-newcastle-st-james-27682974 https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/saudi-sportswashing-newcastle-st-james-27682974"  
[X Link](https://x.com/NoSaudiToon/status/1700250785500807456)  2023-09-08T20:52Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Disgraceful that the bloody Saudi dictatorship are allowed to play their sportswashing international friendlies at St James' Park. This is the sort of horrific news they are trying to cover up by using Tyneside as a giant billboard. Don't let them Amnesty International has disclosed that Saudi Arabia is administering the death penalty following what the organisation deems "grossly unfair trials" in apparent violation of internationally recognised human rights standards https://t.co/T05RyIC3Oa Amnesty International has disclosed that Saudi Arabia is administering the death penalty following"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1700472843253743822)  2023-09-09T11:34Z [----] followers, 45.5K engagements


"Thanks to everyone supporting us. This week the voices of the victims of the Saudi regime which owns #NUFC have been heard. The Saudi sportswashing international was a flop. Headlines around talk about 'Defeat after fan protest at SJP'. Find out more 👇🏽 https://www.nufcfansagainstsportswashing.org.uk/about-us https://www.nufcfansagainstsportswashing.org.uk/about-us"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1700551219209535501)  2023-09-09T16:46Z [----] followers, 29.8K engagements


"This last week the voices of the victims of the regime which owns 80% of #NUFC have been heard loud & clear on Tyneside. The Saudi royal dictatorship is one of the bloodiest on the planet. They should never have been allowed to play their sporstwashing internationals at SJP"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1700641680565666060)  2023-09-09T22:45Z [----] followers, 102.3K engagements


""We're asking people like Alan Shearer fans groups and local politicians to stick to what they said pre-takeover. Alan said that there were issues concerns about human rights well let's follow that through let's talk about it.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1701255613219565760)  2023-09-11T15:25Z [----] followers, 21.4K engagements


""MBS has confirmed that retired teacher Muhammed al Ghamdi was indeed sentenced to death for his social media posts." @alanshearer stood up for @GaryLineker's right to free speech on Twitter. Muhammed al Ghamdi deserves same solidarity from #NUFCFans https://www.hrw.org/news/2023/09/22/saudi-crown-prince-confirms-death-sentence-tweets https://www.hrw.org/news/2023/09/22/saudi-crown-prince-confirms-death-sentence-tweets"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1705207833334014433)  2023-09-22T13:10Z [----] followers, 52.7K engagements


"An [--] year old Saudi girl has been sentenced to [--] years in prison for tweeting in support of prisoners of conscience. The same regime which owns #NUFC has robbed a young woman of her freedom. Surely @NewcastleCC NE MPs & fan groups should bring up case of Manal with club"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1705260663713472808)  2023-09-22T16:39Z [----] followers, 60.2K engagements


"#EddieHowe ignored a personal letter asking for help from family of a young Saudi man in danger of extradition & possible death sentence by the govt in which #NUFC Chairman Yasser al Rumayyan is a minister yet he can comment on a tree he's not seen. https://www.nufcfansagainstsportswashing.org.uk/letter-to-eddie-howe The way Eddie's face lights up talking about a [--] o'clock Saturday kick off 😍 #BBCFootball #TotalSport #NUFC @Raisbeck10 https://www.nufcfansagainstsportswashing.org.uk/letter-to-eddie-howe The way Eddie's face lights up talking about a [--] o'clock Saturday kick off 😍 #BBCFootball"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1707792213508239374)  2023-09-29T16:19Z [----] followers, 33K engagements


"The new name of the street in front of the Saudi consulate in #LosAngeles @NewcastleCC could show it's publicly stated commitment to human rights by renaming a road around St James' Park "Jamal Khashoggi Street." The campaign starts now . @mercan_resifi The new name of the street in front of the Saudi consulate in #LosAngeles https://t.co/hsZZEtJCI9 The new name of the street in front of the Saudi consulate in #LosAngeles https://t.co/hsZZEtJCI9"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1709123475644862527)  2023-10-03T08:29Z [----] followers, 23.3K engagements


"#NEWCPL As #NUFCFans Against Sportswashing have always said. Fans of other clubs are not 'jealous' of our club being owned by a bloody dictatorship - they are worried about the future of ⚽if states are allowed to takeover the game. Join the campign 👇🏽 https://www.nufcfansagainstsportswashing.org.uk/campaign-against-state-ownership https://www.nufcfansagainstsportswashing.org.uk/campaign-against-state-ownership"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1715755127833866244)  2023-10-21T15:41Z [----] followers, 22.9K engagements


"Lets make the commitment to human rights real by renaming a street around St James Park Jamal Khashoggi Street. That would honour his memory and all the many victims of the regime which owns our football club. https://northeastbylines.co.uk/nufc-fans-against-sportswashing/ https://northeastbylines.co.uk/nufc-fans-against-sportswashing/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1716083736276615637)  2023-10-22T13:27Z [----] followers, 55.4K engagements


"Previously when asked Eddie Howe 'didn't have the knowledge' to talk about human rights abuses in Saudi & ignored appeals from victims families to speak up but now a WC there would be 'structurally really good.' Not just sportwashed now its tool. https://www.nufcfansagainstsportswashing.org.uk/letter-to-eddie-howe "We were well looked after." Eddie Howe says a World Cup in Saudi Arabia would be "structurally really good" They're the only bidder to host the [----] men's World Cup 🏆 https://t.co/feGSxOYoBh https://www.nufcfansagainstsportswashing.org.uk/letter-to-eddie-howe "We were well looked"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1719370290906419509)  2023-10-31T15:06Z [----] followers, 226.2K engagements


"The cruel irony of some #NUFC fans singing "1 nil to the Saudi boys" to the tune of "Go West" is that the song originally by the Village People was a disco anthem which encouraged gay men to move to the safe haven of San Francisco. Saudi jails gay men. https://youtu.be/LNBjMRvOB5Msi=gNyhGwrfxmdis2Na https://youtu.be/LNBjMRvOB5Msi=gNyhGwrfxmdis2Na"  
[X Link](https://x.com/NoSaudiToon/status/1721107444833599997)  2023-11-05T10:09Z [----] followers, 36.2K engagements


"Saudi human rights advocate @LinaAlhathloul next to the statue of @alanshearer raising the cases of women jailed by the regime which owns our club. Alan stood up for the right to free speech of his colleague @GaryLineker . It would be great if he did same for Saudi women"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1725875136975225303)  2023-11-18T13:54Z [----] followers, 19.2K engagements


"Chess Grandmaster Anna Muzychuk on refusing to play in Saudi Arabia: 'In a few days I'll lose two world titles one after another. Because I decided not to go to Saudi Arabia. I refuse to play by special rules wear abaya be accompanied by a man so I can get out of the hotel""  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1726200899864056259)  2023-11-19T11:29Z [----] followers, 278.3K engagements


"So supporting human rights is 'far left' and not wanting one of the bloodiest dictatorships on the planet owning our club is 'extremist' now Interesting. @NoSaudiToon Far left extremist group. @NoSaudiToon Far left extremist group"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1741807492080820369)  2024-01-01T13:04Z [----] followers, 16.4K engagements


"Saudi Arabia executed [--] people on New Years Eve taking number of executions carried out in [----] to [---]. The regime which has handed down death sentences for peaceful tweets hopes its ownership of #NUFC will distract attention away from these crimes. https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/saudi-arabia-four-people-executed-new-years-eve https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/saudi-arabia-four-people-executed-new-years-eve"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1742272785336934695)  2024-01-02T19:52Z [----] followers, 50.8K engagements


"The ages of [--] Saudi minors when they were arrested. They are now on death row. Execution for 'crimes' committed when a child are illegal under international law. The Saudi dictatorship which also owns our club ignores that law. #SUNNEW #NUFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1743606924703138030)  2024-01-06T12:14Z [----] followers, 18.6K engagements


"#SUNNEW #NUFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1743608565762253120)  2024-01-06T12:20Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Human rights abusing regimes nor nation states have no business owning our football clubs. Kick them out #NEWMCI A return to @premierleague action 💪 🔜 #NEWMCI https://t.co/7lNPkA7m1I A return to @premierleague action 💪 🔜 #NEWMCI https://t.co/7lNPkA7m1I"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1745434681250635945)  2024-01-11T13:17Z [----] followers, 12.1K engagements


"Revelations about the #NUFC chairman in Canadian court papers were always going to come out eventually. The @premierleague allowed our club to be bought by one of the bloodiest human rights abusing regimes in the world. Surely Richard Masters has to review takeover decision"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1747381808239452401)  2024-01-16T22:14Z [----] followers, 11.8K engagements


"NUFCFAS have been quoted in the the Sun calling for #NUFC chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan to resign. We want to make it clear we didn't speak to the Sun and we never will. #JFT97"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1747676237223383484)  2024-01-17T17:44Z [----] followers, 71.3K engagements


"#NUFCFans protested against Mike Ashley's Zero Hour contracts back in the day. Why aren't we protesting against the abuse of workers in Saudi Arabia by the 80% owners of our club today #SaudiArabia's efforts to attract foreign workers tourists and businesses highlight the need for strong labor protections. Reports of mistreatment and insufficient legal safeguards for foreign workers are concerning. New video shows how Saudis can mistreat their workers https://t.co/mkpsF0drxL #SaudiArabia's efforts to attract foreign workers tourists and businesses highlight the need for strong labor"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1766205368575594727)  2024-03-08T20:52Z [----] followers, 19.5K engagements


"As NUFCFAS & others have repeatedly warned; nation state ownership of our football clubs is a threat to the game. After #GE2024 the new government must act. The new ⚽ regulator must also disallow the Abu Dhabi & Saudi regimes from owning ⚽ our clubs https://www.thetimes.com/sport/football/article/man-city-legal-action-premier-league-hearing-7k6r5glhq https://www.thetimes.com/sport/football/article/man-city-legal-action-premier-league-hearing-7k6r5glhq"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1798045227841913207)  2024-06-04T17:32Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"🧵 on the Abu Dhabi dictatorship's full on legal assault against @premierleague rules Why fans of @ManCity & @NUFC must unite with fans of all clubs to oppose nation state ownership of our ⚽clubs ✊ https://www.theguardian.com/football/article/2024/jun/04/manchester-city-launch-legal-action-against-premier-league-over-sponsorship-rules https://www.theguardian.com/football/article/2024/jun/04/manchester-city-launch-legal-action-against-premier-league-over-sponsorship-rules"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1798078133092089933)  2024-06-04T19:43Z [----] followers, 55.2K engagements


"⚽fans of all clubs need to start revolting to stop the takeover of the game by nation states. The Abu Dhabi and Saudi dictatorships have no business owning our ⚽ football clubs. @premierleague must tighten rules & ban human rights abusing as owners. https://x.com/NoSaudiToon/status/1798078133092089933 Manchester Citys legal battle against the Premier League has taken a surprising turn as the club has now alleged discrimination and launched a legal action. This move could have significant implications for the English top flight. More on https://t.co/CAqSvG5IDW https://t.co/FPMtnf9eAw"  
[X Link](https://x.com/NoSaudiToon/status/1798279009324953873)  2024-06-05T09:01Z [----] followers, 20.3K engagements


"Potentially a EURO SUPER LEAGUE moment. If the UAE dictatorship is allowed to get its way with the support of the human rights abusing Saudi regime then it could spell the end of football as we know it. Fans UNITE to DEMAND an end to nation state ownership of our ⚽ clubs"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1798411224037875786)  2024-06-05T17:47Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Rock 'n Roll is historically the rebellious expression of youth. Sad that multimillionaire City fan Noel Gallagher is getting behind the attempt by the @premierleague 's first bloody dictatorship to take over football. Time for fans of all clubs to rise up against sportswashing As per @MailSport Noel Gallagher has signed a petition calling for Richard Masters IMMEDIATE REMOVAL as Premier League CEO and stated: It has become clear that HE is merely a mouthpiece for the red Cartel. He has targeted and continues to target those that will shape the https://t.co/jkQr649DmN As per @MailSport Noel"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1844436227723866179)  2024-10-10T17:53Z [----] followers, 10.5K engagements


"Kick dictators out of our football clubs"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1848180825449197806)  2024-10-21T01:53Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Saudi minister gets his hands on @Carabao_Cup How many members of the media mentioned @NUFC Chairman Yasir al-Rumayyan's role in the Saudi dictatorship which jails women for tweeting in favour of their rights and has minors on death row Silence is complicity"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1901368700248195080)  2025-03-16T20:23Z [----] followers, 36.3K engagements


"Hopefully the media will have space to mention that the person hogging the @Carabao_Cup is @NUFC Chairman Yasir al-Rumayyan who is also a minister in the Saudi government which commits horrendous human rights abuses. Silence is complicity"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1901375463185912150)  2025-03-16T20:50Z [----] followers, 23.1K engagements


"And they say Sportswashing doesnt exist. (look at the comments) Silence on the horrendous human rights record of the clubs owners is complicity . What can I say except thank you @NUFC To the start of many 🥂 https://t.co/nNK65g16a5 What can I say except thank you @NUFC To the start of many 🥂 https://t.co/nNK65g16a5"  
[X Link](https://x.com/NoSaudiToon/status/1901391869445026288)  2025-03-16T21:55Z [----] followers, 19.2K engagements


"A big factor in the sportswashing project of the Saudi dictatorship at Newcastle is the complicity of the media. Not one media outlet local or national mentioned that the @NUFC Chairman Yasir al-Rumayyan who hogs the @Carabao_Cup is a key regime figure. This is sportswashing"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1901538255025140043)  2025-03-17T07:37Z [----] followers, 49.6K engagements


"Silence is complicity"  
[X Link](https://x.com/NoSaudiToon/status/1901658621299044767)  2025-03-17T15:35Z [----] followers, 11.2K engagements


"Silence is complicity "  
[X Link](https://x.com/NoSaudiToon/status/1901669649047064922)  2025-03-17T16:19Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"@_harrymcbeth This guy was one of the most hostile to our No to Sportswashing campaign after the takeover. We thought at the time the club's PR team were pulling YouTubers & Podcasters onboard with the project with access to players trips to Saudi etc But this is a full on pro-Saudi advert"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1906711062751113689)  2025-03-31T14:11Z [----] followers, 18.5K engagements


"No sportswashing at Saudi state owned @NUFC - nothing to see here. [--]. Adam Pearson "Get yourselves over to the Boulevard Road in Riyadh. A chance to learn a lot more about the background of Newcastle United" () 👇🏾 https://x.com/SnoopDoogyDoog/status/1906676741822640376 Theyre all fucking at it. Cant wait for Gallants https://t.co/cLsmdotuac https://x.com/SnoopDoogyDoog/status/1906676741822640376 Theyre all fucking at it. Cant wait for Gallants https://t.co/cLsmdotuac"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1906717892709626237)  2025-03-31T14:39Z [----] followers, 545.7K engagements


""We strive to retain our family feel" - really @NUFC Chairman Yasir al-Rumayyan is a minister in the Saudi government which jails young women for advocating in favour of human rights. They then torture & abuse them & put their families under travel bans. A real family feel"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1958258196549943655)  2025-08-20T20:01Z [----] followers, 137.4K engagements


"Really sad to announce that Jalal Labbad has been executed by the owners of our club. Jalal was [--] years old when he was arrested for attending a demo in support of the Arab Spring. NUFCFAS held its 1st protest in support of him against Chelsea. https://www.uscirf.gov/religious-prisoners-conscience/forb-victims-database/jalal-labbad https://www.uscirf.gov/religious-prisoners-conscience/forb-victims-database/jalal-labbad"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1958930880812003763)  2025-08-22T16:34Z [----] followers, 671.3K engagements


"@katinadoc We were NUFC fans long before the Saudi regime were allowed to buy the club by the @premierleague and we'll still be fans long after they are forced out"  
[X Link](https://x.com/NoSaudiToon/status/1959162059993620805)  2025-08-23T07:53Z [----] followers, 26.1K engagements


"Folllowing the extremely sad & terrible news that the Saudi regime owners of @NUFC have executed child 'offender' Jalal Labbad we appeal to fans to condemn the execution & demand there be no more executions of minors. Message @NUFC Chairman / Saudi minister Yasir al-Rummayan"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1959194784469545087)  2025-08-23T10:03Z [----] followers, 23.5K engagements


"Many broken promises by all on this: Eddie Howe said he would 'get some knowledge on the Saudi regime' and say something but never has. Fan groups said they would support victims of the regime - most never have. Instead Yasir al-Rumayyan is 'much loved' - That's Sportwashing "  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1960301075677778374)  2025-08-26T11:19Z [----] followers, 23K engagements

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