Some fans wore traditional robes and others headdresses for
Sunday’s Premier League clash with Tottenham, the Magpies’ first under their
new owners.
A club statement said: “Newcastle United is kindly asking
supporters to refrain from wearing traditional Arabic clothing or Middle
East-inspired head coverings at matches if they would not ordinarily wear such
attire.”
The statement added: “A number of supporters have recently
attended St James’ Park wearing associated head coverings and robes, marking
the takeover of the club by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), PCP Capital
Partners and RB Sports & Media.
“No-one among the new ownership group was in any way
offended by the attire of the fans who chose to celebrate in this way. 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.
“All visitors to the club are, as always, encouraged to wear
whatever is the norm for their own culture or religion, continuing to reflect
the broad and rich multicultural communities and groups from which the club
proudly draws its support.”
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