In this Wednesday, June 24, 2020 file photo, empty seats during the English Premier League soccer match between Newcastle United and Aston Villa at St James’ Park stadium in Newcastle, England. English Premier League club Newcastle was taken over by Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund on Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021 after a protracted takeover. The takeover by the Saudi Public Investment Fund initially collapsed last year over concerns about how much control the kingdom’s leadership would have in the running of Newcastle amid concerns about Saudi human rights abuses and the pirating of sports rights. (Lindsey Parnaby/Pool via AP, File)