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NUFC/Sportswashing - Summer 2022

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homeless kid said:
We had a presentation at work the other day where someone from the global marketing team was banging on about how great it is that we’re doing business in the Middle Eastern region as it’s very lucrative and we can make loads of money from it 🙄

At the end when she asked for questions I piped up and said “a lot of these countries have poor records in relation to human rights, against women and homosexuals for example. What due diligence is done before we begin doing business with these and how does it fit in with our ESG frameworks?”

Her answer directly referenced the PIF organisation, saying that they have actually got females on their board of directors because they’re really trying hard to change.

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I since looked it up and they don’t have any female board members. Just 9 fellas. They have 2 females in their executive management team of 13: head of compliance, and general secretary to the board.

Thankfully I made my mind up a while ago that I don’t want to be working there much longer and the above has cemented my decision
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Well done Sir, I commend you on asking such a good question

ESG is increasingly driving investment decisions in the western world and this trend will only accelerate and continue. Peoples choice of who they work for (as in your case) will also increasingly be driven by wanting to work for organisations with the right moral compass, particularly at a leadership, management and early to careers level.

The Saudis know this, hence the massive sportswashing efforts. These will fail, as the reality of their behaviour is in stark contrast to the rhetoric
 
Mills and Boon said:
Is it? So when I find myself disgusted by the homophobic Saudi reactions on Twitter to my club supporting Pride month, that constitutes sports washing working on me?

Isn't it supposed to work in the opposite way? Like, my opinion of Saudi culture would raise instead of fall?

I think you're going to have to show your working on this one, because your take on it makes absolutely no sense at all. Would love to know how you got there
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You actually think the club is separate, and is pushing back against saudi attitudes. You'd might as well believe in fairies. Every decision at your club , and every little p.r exercise, is carefully orchestrated by mbs and his team of homophobes. You have been either been brainwashed into thinking this, or you aren't bothered by the murdering,executions, stoning, bombing, marrying kids etc. I think it's a bit of both.
 
Skylon said:
You actually think the club is separate, and is pushing back against saudi attitudes. You'd might as well believe in fairies. Every decision at your club , and every little p.r exercise, is carefully orchestrated by mbs and his team of homophobes. You have been either been brainwashed into thinking this, or you aren't bothered by the murdering,executions, stoning, bombing, marrying kids etc. I think it's a bit of both.
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Brainwashed - too thick to think through the issues

Which is why they were chosen, narrow minded dimwits
 
GordonMuchallNo1Fan said:
A man who made a racist gesture during a Newcastle United home game has been banned from every football stadium in the UK.

Shay Asher, 24, made the gesture in the direction of away supporters during the Magpies’ Premier League fixture with Tottenham at St James’ Park on October 17 last year.

After the incident was witnessed by other spectators, Northumbria Police launched an investigation alongside Newcastle United in a bid to identify the person involved.

Asher, of Gibside View, Winlaton, admitted a racially aggravated public order offence when he appeared before magistrates in Newcastle in April and was fined.

He returned to the same court yesterday (Tuesday) for a further hearing where he was handed a football banning order that will run until 2025.

The order forbids Asher from attending any regulated football match in the UK, which includes Premier League, Championship, League One, League Two and National League fixtures, as well as England home internationals.

The banning order also prevents him from travelling abroad to watch international friendlies, qualification matches and tournaments.

Detective Inspector Gillian Beecroft, of Northumbria Police, said: “Hate crime of any kind within our communities will not be tolerated under any circumstances and I welcome the banning order handed down to Asher.

“In the North East, we have some of the most knowledgeable and passionate supporters in the entire country and the overwhelming majority of those who attend matches behave impeccably.

“However, when passions are high as was the case in this particular fixture, a small minority can let themselves down and ruin the spectacle for others. When that happens, it is important we use every tactic at our disposal to bring effective justice against them.

“I would like to thank everybody who assisted throughout this investigation, especially Newcastle United who have worked closely with us to ensure this case was brought to court.

“We are proud of the fantastic relationship we have with football fans across the North East and will continue to work with all our clubs and supporter groups to ensure matches can be enjoyed by everyone.”

Asher was fined £200, as well as ordered to pay £85 costs and a £34 victim surcharge, after admitting the racially aggravated offence at Newcastle Magistrates’ Court on April 27.

His banning order now comes into immediate effect.
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I got Zieg Heiled at in the big market post match when someone spotted by Spurs badge on my jacket. Awful bunch and day. Thank god we won.
 
Skylon said:
You actually think the club is separate, and is pushing back against saudi attitudes. You'd might as well believe in fairies. Every decision at your club , and every little p.r exercise, is carefully orchestrated by mbs and his team of homophobes. You have been either been brainwashed into thinking this, or you aren't bothered by the murdering,executions, stoning, bombing, marrying kids etc. I think it's a bit of both.
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The attitudes clearly are separate. That's why it upsets the Twitter Saudis. Weird that you think it's all some sort of Machiavellian scheme of MBS and not just a continuation of the clubs (and the west's) values despite the Saudi ownership.

It seems like a funny strategy to me. Buy a club and promote equality and diversity, combat discrimination etc to make human rights abuses back home more palatable? Doesn't even seem plausible does it? It only makes them look worse by comparison. Bit of a sports washing own goal if you ask me
 
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