Ex-Newcastle United star's foolish tweet about Sheffield United's Saudi takeover
Chopra, a Magpies fan and former player, has hit out on Twitter at the level of scrutiny regarding the proposed £300million takeover of the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia.
The tweet read: “Why didn't all these people trying to sabotage the @NUFC takeover come out the woodwork when @SheffieldUnited got took over.”
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Hide AdAbdullah Bin, a Saudi prince and businessman, first got involved with the Blades in 2013 before acquiring a majority stake in the Bramall Lane club last year.
Indeed, as pointed out in the replies, there is a difference between the two takeovers. PIF would make Newcastle a state-owned club whereas the Blades are controlled by an individual.
“They weren't being taken over by a country,” one reply said. Another read: “Sheffield United was a personal takeover”.