NEW CASTLE: English Premier League’s club Newcastle United Football Club have revealed their next season’s green and white third kit showing a stark resemblance to the kit worn by Saudi Arabia National team. 

The kit unveiled by Newcastle features green trim on both the neck and sleeves on a white shirt along with a green crest and kit maker’s badge also in green.

Saudi Arabia-led Public Investment Fund (PIF) acquired Newcastle for £300 million in October. At the time of purchase, the Premier League asserted that it had “legally binding assurances” that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will not control the club.

Earlier, when the photos of a similar kit were leaked in May, it lead to widespread criticism for its affinity toward Saudi Arabia while Amnesty International claimed it to be “sportswashing” by the Saudi state.

Meanwhile, the club has also revealed its traditional black and white home kit. However, the away jersey for the upcoming season is yet to be released.

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