Mike Ashley, the former owner of Newcastle United, has initiated a £1.5million legal action against the club, alleging that it has abused its dominant market position by refusing to allow his retail company, Sports Direct, to sell the club's Adidas kit for the 2024-25 season. Ashley is seeking an injunction against Newcastle United and is taking the matter to the competition regulator, claiming the club has restricted competition by not providing his company with the newest replica soccer kits. The dispute involves a sum of £1.533 million related to next season's kit sales. Britain's antitrust tribunal has been informed of the lawsuit.
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Newcastle United soccer club has been sued by its former owner, Mike Ashley, on allegations it restricted competition by refusing to provide his retail company with its newest replica soccer kits, Britain's antitrust tribunal said Thursday. https://t.co/pFbYBX5OqI
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Newcastle United's former owner Mike Ashley is seeking an injunction against the club in row over its football kits. The retail tycoon, who owns Sports Direct, says the club is "abusing" its dominant market position by refusing to allow the company to sell replica shirts. #NUFC
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🔺 EXCLUSIVE: Mike Ashley is suing Newcastle in a row over £1.533m worth of next season’s kit. He said his former club has “abused its dominant position in the market” by refusing to let Sports Direct sell their Adidas kit for 2024-25. Read more ⬇️ https://t.co/LveELSWf9G
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