Back in October, the English Premier League football club was sold to a group led by Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund. The takeover was met with mixed reactions from fans with some pointing out the country’s controversial history regarding human rights.
At the time of the buyout, the United with Pride group released a statement that said the change of ownership could have a “positive influence to improving the conditions for the LGBTQ+ community in Saudi Arabia.” Shortly after announcing their support, the group faced immense backlash from activists which resulted in them exiting the Pride in Football network.