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Newcastle United owners ask fans not to wear traditional Arabic clothing at games

Newcastle United have asked fans not to wear "traditional Arabic clothing or Middle East-inspired head coverings" at matches following the Saudi Arabian-led takeover of the club.

Some Magpies supporters wore the clothing when gathering outside St James' Park to celebrate the takeover.

Similar attire was also seen against Tottenham in the club's first home game under the new owners.

"No-one in the new ownership group was in any way offended," said the club.

"It was a gesture that was acknowledged as positive and welcoming in its intent.

"However, there remains the possibility that dressing this way is culturally inappropriate and risks causing offence to others.