Eddie Howe: Newcastle manager 'aware of criticisms' of 2022-23 third kit

Eddie Howe is aware of the criticisms of the club's proposed third kit for next season.

Photos of the shirt have been shared on social media.

The green and white design is similar to the Saudi Arabia kit.

Last week, the organization said that the shirt the team was wearing was evidence of sportswashing by the Saudi state.

The Saudi Arabian-backed group took over in October. The takeover was approved by the premier league after they received legally binding assurances that the Saudi state wouldn't control the club.

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I am aware of the criticisms. Howe said it was not something he had control over.

When we went to Saudi Arabia, we were aware of the huge interest in the city.

I know I'm making an assumption, but our kit manufacturers have probably acknowledged that, and that's why we've ended up where we are.

Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund has an 80% stake in the club.

The Saudi Arabian state has been accused of human rights abuses.

The power of the Saudi dollar and the kingdom's determination to sportswash its brutal, blood-soaked human rights record are exposed if it is true that Newcastle United is changing its kit to match Saudi Arabia's national colors.

Despite all their assurances of a separation between the Saudi owners and the club, this seems like clear evidence of the regime using the club to portray a positive image.