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Published 10:36 15 May 2022 BST
Updated 10:41 15 May 2022 BST
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"If it is true that Newcastle United is changing its away kit to match Saudi Arabia’s national colours, it exposes the power of the Saudi dollar and the kingdom’s determination to sportswash its brutal, blood-soaked human rights record," Felix Jakens, Amnesty International UK’s head of campaigns, is quoted as saying by The Guardian.
"Despite all their assurances of a separation between the Saudi owners and the club this seems like clear evidence of the regime using Newcastle to portray a positive image.
"Everyone, from fans to champions, needs to resist being part of Saudi Arabia’s propaganda drive, be aware of what is going on there and speak out about the government’s abuses: the mass executions, (the journalist Jamal) Khashoggi’s murder and dire situation for LGBTI+ people."
"Sport must not be allowed to be used like this."
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