Newcastle United Muslim Players Told Not To Play In Wonga Sponsored Shirts

Predictably, the partnership between Newcastle United and Wonga has angered some. More worryingly, their Muslim players are being encouraged not to play in shirts sponsored by the payday lender. This includes key first-team players Demba Ba, Papiss Cisse, Cheik Tiote and Hatem Ben Arfa.

Newcastle Tie Up Wonga Jersey Sponsorship Deal

Riiiight. What's a Wonga?

It has been reported that Newcastle United are in "detailed negotiations" with Wonga.com for some degree of sponsorship - either a kit-only or kit + stadium deal - (it has also been reported that no negotiations are being held between the two parties as well...) We take a look at what a Wonga is.

Newcastle to be Sponsored by...Wonga?

Is this payday loan company the next Newcastle United sponsor?