Lionel Messi

English referee Michael Oliver gestures past Spain's defender #22 Pau Cubarsi during the 2026 World Cup football tournament quarter-final match between Spain and Belgium at the Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood on July 10, 2026. (Photo by VALERIE MACON / AFP via Getty Images)

FIFA rules block NUFC fan from World Cup final despite England defeat

Elliot Anderson

NUFC fans will love what Elliot Anderson did moments after England win

Alan Shearer believes Lionel Messi (inset) could still be the world's best player.

Alan Shearer name-checks Newcastle United in Lionel Messi message

Alan Shearer (inset) has weighed in on the Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo debate.

Alan Shearer settles Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo debate

Jonas Gutierrez at Newcastle United (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

I thought I had to leave NUFC - but Maradona convinced me to stay

Messi 1v1 World Crown tournament arrived in the capital last weekend

Ellen White tips Michelle Agyemang to lead Lionesses to glory

Hugo Ekitike

Newcastle United make ‘significant progress’ on Hugo Ekitike deal

Hugo Ekitike chose Paris Saint-Germain over Newcastle United back in 2022.

Ekitike has already addressed NUFC transfer snub ahead of fresh bid

Adam Armstrong has named Hatem Ben Arfa as the best player he has ever played with

Ex-NUFC ace reveals the best player he played with - fans will love it

Hugo Ekitike is reportedly wanted by Arsenal this summer

Arsenal ‘eye’ striker who forced Newcastle United into Isak transfer

Former Newcastle United target Hugo Ekitike

I snubbed £25m Newcastle United transfer - I was 'lucky'

Garang Kuol at Newcastle United.

I played with Messi before NUFC - now I'm playing non-league clubs

Former Newcastle United defender DeAndre Yedlin. Yedlin also played for Sunderland and Spurs during his time in England.

Ex-Newcastle United ace makes claim that Sunderland fans will hate

Rodrigo Messi (top left) with Lionel Messi. Photo: Getty Images

I went to see Messi’s brother give a tech talk - and things got weird

Football finance expert and professor of economics at Sheffield Business School, Dr Rob Wilson

Lionel Messi joining Wrexham is 'possible' claims football finance expert

Referee Piero Maza shows a red card to Joelinton of Brazil during a FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier match between Brazil and Argentina at Maracana Stadium on November 21, 2023 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)

Bruno Guimaraes woe as Joelinton sent off - international photos
Newcastle United internationals: Here's a round-up of what happened during the break.
Dominic Scurr

Leaked database reveals EA FC 24 player ratings

Lionel Messi’s classy gesture to ex-Newcastle United man

Hugo Ekitike has scored four times for PSG since his arrival last summer.

West Ham eye £29m forward who rejected Newcastle United last summer

UEFA president Aleksander Čeferin.

Premier League star completes £85m move as UEFA chief hits out

Hugo Ekitike has scored just four times for PSG this season

Newcastle target told he can leave before completing £29m transfer

Lionel Messi at Paris Saint-Germain.

Newcastle United owners miss out on transfer target

PIF plot world record Lionel Messi transfer after major announcement

Newcastle United 'plot' move for Barcelona winger Raphinha (Photo by Pau BARRENA / AFP) (Photo by PAU BARRENA/AFP via Getty Images)

Newcastle United 'plot' move for Barcelona star

Hugo Ekitike has struggled to find form at PSG since his move in summer (Photo by Anne-Christine POUJOULAT / AFP) (Photo by ANNE-CHRISTINE POUJOULAT/AFP via Getty Images)

Newcastle United's £63m transfer justified following 'snub' from PSG ace

Vurnon Anita featured for Curacao against Argentina during the international break (Photo by JUAN MABROMATA/AFP via Getty Images)

Former NUFC ace makes surprise appearance against Lionel Messi

35 points

How to watch Premier League football on Amazon Prime
All Premier League games across Boxing Day, December 27 and December 28 will be available to watch on Amazon Prime
Daniel Mcneil

The BBC SPOTY shortlist of six

Sports Personality of the Year 2022: This year's Spoty winners

Lionel Messi of Argentina kisses the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Winners' Trophy while holding the adidas Golden Boot award after the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Final match between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium on December 18, 2022 in Lusail City, Qatar. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Howe’s obvious reply when asked if NUFC could sign Lionel Messi

Who is playing at the World Cup today and how to watch

Newcastle United youngster Garang Kuol (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Newcastle United’s plan for Garang Kuol ahead of Lionel Messi showdown

Who is playing at the World Cup today?

England boss Gareth Southgate has not ruled out his team making a gesture ahead of their game with the US to highlight human rights concerns, but said they will not be pressured into doing so.

FIFA World Cup 2022: Qatar schedule for Friday including England

Bruno Guimarães will feature for Brazil in Qatar (Photo by Javier Mamani/Getty Images)

FIFA World Cup 2022: Qatar schedule for Thursday including Brazil

Mehrdad Ghodoussi, husband of Newcastle United's English minority owner Amanda Staveley waves a flag in the crowd ahead of the English Premier League football match between Newcastle United and Leicester City at St James' Park in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, north east England on April 17, 2022. (Photo by LINDSEY PARNABY/AFP via Getty Images)

Newcastle United co-owner delivers 12-word Saudi Arabia verdict

The perfect World Cup player including Pele, Messi, Ronaldo and Zidane

Paris Saint-Germain's French forward Hugo Ekitike (C) and Nice's Dutch midfielder Pablo Rosario fight for the ball during the French L1 football match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and OGC Nice at The Parc des Princes Stadium in Paris on October 1, 2022. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP) (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)

PSG manager reacts to Hugo Ekitike criticism following NUFC transfer snub

Top 15 fastest players on FIFA 23 revealed

Cristiano Ronaldo’s FIFA 23 Ultimate Team rating has been announced

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo ratings revealed on FIFA 23

World Cup 2022: completing sticker album could cost more than £850

Matt Ritchie has praised Eddie Howe for Newcastle United's Premier League survival (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)

Matt Ritchie's Eddie Howe praise as defender reveals Danny Ings advice

What do you know?

11 quiz questions for the bank holiday weekend

Djibril Cisse has compared Hatem Ben Arfa to Lionel Messi (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Round Up: Hatem Ben Arfa compared to Messi, Toon plan Serie A raid

Newcastle United goalkeeper Martin Dubravka. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Graeme Jones provides exciting injury update at Newcastle United

Newcastle United-linked Altay Bayindir of Fenerbahce paying against Eintracht Frankfurt in the Champions League (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)

Gossip: Toon target Swedish star and plot move for Spurs-linked goalkeeper

Premier League

Update in Newcastle United's €20m transfer chase for goal-machine striker, Man C...

Lionel Messi is on the verge of leaving Barcelona (Getty Images)

Lionel Messi is leaving Barcelona - but where will he go next?

Lionel Messi, Sergio Aguero and Roberto Firminho among football superstars who a...

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Gary Lineker was this year's guest speaker for David Miliband's South Shields lecture.

Gary Lineker talks on women's football, racism in the game and career highlights

(Photo by Matt Roberts/Getty Images)

Newcastle United: From Obafemi Martins to Sebastien Bassong, here's where every ...

Miguel Almiron, left, and Lionel Messi fight for the ball.

Miguel Almiron's already one of the stars of Copa America

James Milner and Lionel Messi.

James Milner reveals his view on Liverpool's visit to Newcastle United after Cha...

Newcastle's Salomon Rondon celebrates his goal against Argentina in Madrid.

Watch Newcastle United striker Salomon Rondon's excellent finish as Venezuela de...

Epinay Business and Enterprise School pupil Kacie Leigh, 9 with her signed shirt and photograph from Lionel Messi

Football star Lionel Messi inspires Jarrow girl to follow her dreams

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