PREMIER - Newcastle urges fans to refrain from wearing Arabic clothing

Published on: 20 October 2021

Newcastle United has requested fans to refrain from donning Arab headdresses and robes to commemorate the club's new ownership by Saudi Arabia's national wealth fund.

Newcastle United admitted that the apparel worn against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday was "culturally unacceptable," but asserted that the new owners were "in no way offended."

“Newcastle United is kindly asking supporters to refrain from wearing traditional Arabic clothing or Middle East-inspired head coverings at matches if they would not ordinarily wear such attire,” the club said in a statement.

“There remains the possibility that dressing this way is culturally inappropriate and risks causing offense to others. All visitors to the club are, as always, encouraged to wear whatever is the norm for their own culture or religion, continuing to reflect the broad and rich multicultural communities and groups from which the club proudly draws its support.”

“No one among the new ownership group was in any way offended by the attire of the fans who chose to celebrate in this way,” Newcastle said. “It was a gesture that was acknowledged as positive and welcoming in its intent.”

Source: transfermarketweb.com

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