[News] Khashoggi fiancée calls for Premier League to block Newcastle Saudi takeover

[Max @ CSBD]

The fiancée of murdered journalist Jamal Khashoggi has urged the Premier League to block the takeover of Newcastle United by Saudi Arabia.

Khashoggi, a dissident Saudi columnist, was killed in 2018 inside Saudi Arabia's consulate in Turkey.

Western intelligence agencies believe Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman ordered his death - which he denies.

Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, led by the prince, looks set to acquire an 80% stake in the club.

But lawyers speaking on behalf of Hatice Cengiz, Khashoggi's fiancée, said the takeover should be blocked over the killing.