At this time, Newcastlewelcomes her Arsenal for the 35th matchday of the Premier League, in a pivotal match for both teams in terms of their goals this season.
Just before the center of the match, the charity SANADwhich deals with issues of human rights in Saudi Arabia, chartered one airplaneso as to fly over ‘St’ James’s Park’ with one message against the administration of the home team.
In particular, the plane carried the following banner on its back: “Free all Saudi prisoners,”
This protest was addressed to the news Newcastle ownership, and to the club’s Saudi owners, who in October 2021 acquired a majority stake for £305 million.
BREAKING?? Plane flies over St James’ Park carrying a sign saying ‘Free All Saudi Prisoners’ pic.twitter.com/snRgeame6L
— MailOnline Sport (@MailSport) May 7, 2023
A plane with a message saying ‘Free All Saudi prisoners’ flew over St. James’s Park before Newcastle’s Premier League clash against Arsenal on Sundayhttps://t.co/Ut4Nqlaark pic.twitter.com/Ii6aeqWbb4
— Mirror Football (@MirrorFootball) May 7, 2023
Source: Sport Fm
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