Newcastle United are set to don the blue and white colors of Saudi Arabia for the second consecutive season as they strive to become the most popular team in the Middle East.
The warblers opted for a mostly white third shirt this season, a shirt with green trim around the neck and sleeves, paired with green shorts and socks. white and green.
The colors match the colors of the flag of Saudi Arabia, the homeland of their owner - the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund - providing the public with a visual reminder of ownership. their property.
Despite the controversy, the kit made a big impression on Newcastle United fans, who bought the shirt in bulk.
It looks like the owners won't be leaving the limelight any time soon, with Newcastle United set to release another 'Arab style' away kit for the 2023/24 campaign. The move comes as Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund aims to become the most popular football team in the Middle East, expanding the global brand of Newcastle United.
Newcastle's commercial director, Peter Silverstone, issued the following statement:
"We are focused on growing our fan base and following in Saudi Arabia and the rest of the Middle East. Our ambition is to be the most supported global team in the region. Saudi Arabic."
Despite the change of fortunes on the pitch since the change of owners, the Warblers still have a long way to go if they want to surpass Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr to become the club to follow. most watched in the Middle East.
Powered by the appearance of the 5-time Ballon d'Or winner, Al Nassr's Instagram followers are 13.7 million. In contrast, Newcastle has 1.5 million subscribers on the same platform. The Magpies' on-field success will play a key role in their efforts to grow their global following, with qualification for the 2023/24 UEFA Champions League now a target for the club, which has not can win the first major title. since 1955, when they lost the Carabao Cup final last month.
Eddie Howe's team is currently 5th in the Premier League table, 1 point behind Tottenham Hotspur. Newcastle have a match in the hands of their rivals as they qualify for the Champions League for the first time since 2003.
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