Soccer-Police to investigate banner at Crystal Palace critical of Newcastle deal

Soccer - England - Premier League - Crystal Palace v Newcastle United - Selhurst Park, London, Britain - October 23, 2021 Crystal Palace fans with a banner about Newcastle United's takeover before the match REUTERS/Peter Nicholls

LONDON (Reuters) - Police are investigating a banner displayed by Crystal Palace fans at Selhurst Park on Saturday that spoke out against Newcastle United's takeover by a Saudi Arabia-led consortium.

Newcastle were sold to a group consisting of Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF), PCP Capital Partners and RB Sports & Media earlier this month.