Newcastle United suffer pre-season blow after high-profile tournament 'cancelled'

Newcastle United have suffered a pre-season setback – after a proposed tour was “cancelled”.

Published 18th May 2022, 07:44 BST

Updated 18th May 2022, 07:50 BST

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The Daily Mail report that Newcastle and Wolverhampton Wanderers have been left “fuming” after the inaugural Ohio Cup was cancelled.

According to the report, it was due to be staged in Cincinnati and Columbus.

Villarreal and Valencia were also reportedly being lined up for the July tournament.

Newcastle, yet to announce any pre-season fixtures, are now reportedly “exploring other options”. The club also hopes to stage a high-profile home friendly.

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