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European Super League

Football fans. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

Transfer tax, supporter vetoes, parachute payments and fan reaction - The key po... PA

Football’s long-standing ban on fans drinking alcohol while watching matches could reportedly be lifted if the recommendations of former sports minister Tracey Crouch’s fan-led review are accepted.

Fan-led review could lead to return of alcohol in football stands Press Association

Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley.

Newcastle United issue explosive takeover statement Miles Starforth

Football fans' petition

Hundreds in South Tyneside back football reform debate Patrick Jack

A general view of St James' Park during its first game back with fans during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Sheffield United at St. James Park on May 19, 2021 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.

FIVE key NUFC summer dates: Takeover, transfers & more Liam Kennedy

Members of the media are reflected in the glass at the headquarters of the English Premier League in London on March 13, 2020.

Premier League reveal owners' charter to protect English game from another ESL Liam Kennedy

Fans holding up banners as they protest against the Glazer family, owners of Manchester United. Issue date: Monday May 3, 2021.

Boris Johnson 'understands people's strength of feeling'

Richard Scudamore.

European Super League clubs must face 'consequences' Miles Starforth

English referee Robert Jones shows a yellow card to Sheffield United's Irish defender Enda Stevens. (Photo by JASON CAIRNDUFF/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Revealed: The worst divers in the Premier League - and how Newcastle measure up Jason Jones

Newcastle United forward Joelinton has provided his views on the failed European Super League. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Joelinton delivers brilliant response when asked about failed ESL plans Jordan Cronin

Steve Bruce.

Steve Bruce reacts to European Super League 'slap' for the 'big six' Miles Starforth

Former Manchester United and Chelsea chief executive Peter Kenyon tried to buy Newcastle United in 2019. (Photo by Jack Dabaghian/Getty Images)

Peter Kenyon asked if Newcastle United is 'back on' after ESL shambles Jordan Cronin

Newcastle United's English head coach Steve Bruce (L) gestures during the English Premier League football match between Newcastle United and West Ham United at St James' Park in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, north east England on April 17, 2021.

The THREE selection dilemmas facing NUFC boss Steve Bruce ahead of Liverpool Liam Kennedy

Sheffield United owner Prince Abdullah, left.

Meet the unlikely new Premier League power brokers Miles Starforth

Mouth of the Tyne Podcast, brought to you by the Shields Gazette.

Mouth of the Tyne Podcast! ESL, Willock and Liverpool discussed Jordan Cronin

Jurgen Klopp at Elland Road.

Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool ready for 'different challenge' from Newcastle United

A general view of the sun setting behind St James' Park, from the Leazes end of the stadium during the second half of the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Leicester City at St. James Park on January 03, 2021 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.

Everything key Newcastle Utd takeover players said about the ESL saga – and why Liam Kennedy

PCP Partners are attempting to purchase Newcastle United from Mike Ashley. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

What does the ESL saga mean for Newcastle United's proposed Saudi takeover? Liam Kennedy

Banners critical of the European Super League project hang from the railings of Anfield.

The Newcastle United takeover dream lives on Miles Starforth

Chelsea fans protest outside Stamford Bridge.

European Super League respond to move from Liverpool and Manchester United Miles Starforth

European Super League: All six Premier League clubs withdraw from competition (Shuuterstock)

European Super League: All six Premier League clubs withdraw from competition Iain Leggat

Can we have our ball back please?

RICHARD ORD: European Super League, Tom Hanks and ice cubes Richard Ord

Labour Party leader Keir Starmer visits a shopping precinct to highlight the party's policies on fighting crime, on April 09, 2021 in Bedford, England.

'No legal block' to Govt. intervention on European Super League – Keir Starmer Liam Kennedy

Manchester United's US co-chairman Avram Glazer (R) talks with Manchester United's executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward (L) before the English Premier League football match between Fulham and Manchester United at Craven Cottage in London on February 9, 2019.

PL vow to hold ESL 'breakaway 6' to account as clubs 'unanimously' reject plan Liam Kennedy

Newcastle United have taken aim at the proposed European Super League plans (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Newcastle hit out at proposed European Super League plans in hilarious tweet Jordan Cronin

Football pundit and former England player Alan Shearer is seen during the English Premier League football match between Leeds United and Sheffield United at Elland Road in Leeds, northern England on April 3, 2021.

Alan Shearer hopes ESL 'common sense' prevails & player burden 'deeply unfair' Liam Kennedy

'Hopefully it doesn't happen' - Liverpool's James Milner and Jurgen Klopp speak ... Iain Leggat

Newcastle United are set to meet with the Premier League to discuss the proposed European Super League. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

Premier League set to hold meeting with Newcastle United Jordan Cronin

Jurgen Klopp.

Jurgen Klopp and James Milner speak out against European Super League plan Miles Starforth

Take part in our 'For the Fans' survey and have your say on the plans for a European Super League.

Tell us what you think about the European Super League in our 'For the Fans' sur...

A general view of Sunderland's Stadium of Light.

Worrying developments at Sunderland's rivals as Peterborough United eye reinforc... James Copley

Alan Shearer.

Alan Shearer's brutal response to European Super League plan Miles Starforth

PCP Capital Partners director Mehrdad Ghodoussi and Amanda Staveley.

Mehrdad Ghodoussi slams Super League proposals as NUFC takeover decision awaited Liam Kennedy

Craig Bellamy scores a dramatic Champions League winner over Feyenoord in November 2002.

Newcastle United fans must be able to dream of Champions League football Miles Starforth

Premier League match ball. (Photo by Facundo Arrizabalaga - Pool/Getty Images)

How the Premier League table would look without European Super League rebels

Newcastle United goalkeeper Kar Darlow is reportedly wanted by Watford. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Newcastle United star 'could' leave in £6million deal - gossip Jordan Cronin

St James's Park.

Newcastle United take strong position on proposed European Super League Miles Starforth

Florentino Perez - chairman of the European Super League

What the European Super League could mean for Newcastle and their rivals Mark Donnelly

Six English clubs join breakaway to form new European Super League (Photo: Shutterstock)

Premier League 'big six' clubs agree to join European Super League Iain Leggat

Old Trafford.

'An absolute scandal' - Furious reaction to threat of six English clubs joining ... PA