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Newcastle United supporters celebrate outside the club's stadium St James' Park in Newcastle upon Tyne in northeast England on October 7, 2021, after the sale of the football club to a Saudi-led consortium was confirmed. A Saudi-led consortium completed its takeover of Premier League club Newcastle United on October 7 despite warnings from Amnesty International that the deal represented "sportswashing" of the Gulf kingdom's human rights record. (Photo by AFP via Getty Images)

Newcastle PIF takeover gets 2026 reality check: Was it worth it?

Newcastle United player Kevin Keegan celebrates towards the Gallowgate End after scoring the winning goal on his debut in the Second Division match against Queens Park Rangers at St James' Park on August 28th, 1982 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Danny Brannigan/Hulton Archive)

NUFC issue statement following death of club legend Kevin Keegan

An aerial view of the stadium before the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Manchester United at St. James Park on April 02, 2023 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

NUFC £1.2m fine made public after HMRC investigation

Sandro Tonali has been linked with a move away from Newcastle United.

Tonali will leave NUFC - but the club can't approve Spurs move

Mike Ashley weighing up £500m Tyneside bid five years after NUFC sale

Shola Ameobi (inset) defended Mike Ashley in 2018.

Shola Ameobi controversy revisited as Newcastle end 7-year spell

Mike Ashley, the former Newcastle United owner

Mike Ashley exposed - £92.5m result as Newcastle United still haunted

Mike Ashley and Lee Charnley pictured together during their time at Newcastle United (Image: Getty Images)

Ex-NUFC chief handed driving ban - spotted using phone at the wheel

Dennis Wise has spoken about his time at Newcastle United under former owner Mike Ashley

Ex-NUFC chief lifts lid on ‘difficult period’ under Mike Ashley

Kevin Keegan's family have confirmed that the former Newcastle United man has been diagnosed with cancer.

Newcastle United legend Kevin Keegan diagnosed with cancer

Former Newcastle United and Liverpool man Bobby Clark is set to join Brendan Rodgers' Celtic

Ex-Newcastle United midfielder set for Celtic transfer

Newcastle United co-owner Jamie Reuben has sent fans a three-word message on the fourth anniversary of the club's takeover

Jamie Reuben sends 3-word message on four-year takeover anniversary

Newcastle United's current training ground in Benton

NUFC training ground truth as £200m PIF upgrade pledge made

Amanda Staveley believes Newcastle United are in 'incredible' hands with PIF and RB Sports and Media as owners

Amanda Staveley reveals ‘incredible’ Newcastle United partnership

Ex-Newcastle United man ‘candidate’ for Scottish job

Santiago Munoz at Newcastle United.

Mike Ashley's final Newcastle United signing finds new club
Former Newcastle United forward Santiago Munoz has found a new club.
Dominic Scurr

Duncan Ferguson revealed he convinced Wayne Rooney not to join Newcastle United

Everton hero reveals he convinced £25.6m man to snub Newcastle United

Newcastle United winger Jacob Murphy with the Carabao Cup.

'Everyone' thought I should leave NUFC - now I'm a club legend

Newcastle United celebrate Carabao Cup win.

Sports Direct release embarrassing Liverpool shirt after NUFC defeat

Wayne Rooney has revealed how he almost joined Newcastle United - but instead moved to Man Utd following conversations with Alan Shearer and Sir Bobby Robson

I rejected NUFC move despite talks with Shearer and Sir Bobby Robson

Newcastle United chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan

The stunning £489bn ‘net worth’ of NUFC’s owners compared to PL rivals

Newcastle United urged to follow Liverpool ticket price freeze

Pitchside boards advertising the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund were on display for the first time at St James' Park against Wolves on Wednesday.

NUFC unveil new PIF St James' Park sponsor after £15m investment

Kyle Fitzgerald is set to join Newcastle United from Galway United. (Photo by Cameron Smith - WWFC/Wolves via Getty Images)

NUFC strike deal for teenage winger - second transfer lined-up

Leicester City midfielder Hamza Choudhury

Foxes injury ‘crisis’ could hand failed NUFC ‘target’ rare start

West Ham winger Jarrod Bowen has been linked with a move to Newcastle United during the January transfer window.

Newcastle United ‘plot’ blockbuster West Ham transfer bid

Newcastle United Inside NUFC's Premier League legal battle - the REAL story with NCSL

Inside NUFC's Premier League legal battle - the real story
The truth behind Newcastle United’s takeover legal battle with the Premier League, according to two experts who lived it.
Dominic Scurr

The front page of The Telegraph this morning featured a tale referencing two Shields Gazette lines linked to the Newcastle United takeover.

Telegraph got Ant & Dec NUFC deal tale wrong - I know, it's my story

Former Newcastle United co-owner Amanda Staveley

Amanda Staveley NUFC takeover messages leaked - Premier League respond

Newcastle United’s academy, Little Benton, Newcastle upon Tyne.

NUFC 'progress' highlighted after £35m PSR-busting transfer decision

Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes. The Brazilian was voted as the club's best signing since the takeover by Shields Gazette readers.

NUFC fans deliver fascinating Bruno Guimaraes transfer verdict

Manchester United play at the Wanda Metropolitano for the first time on Wednesday. Credit: Getty.

PIF company secure staduim naming rights as NUFC decision looms

Newcastle United chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan alongside former co-owners Amanda Staveley and Mehrdad Ghodoussi

The stunning ‘net worth’ of NUFC’s owners - three years after takeover

Wolves in ‘serious trouble’ ahead of NUFC clash according to ex-Gunner

How NUFC missed out on signing Ballon D’Or winner for just £12m

A woman walks past a Ted Baker store in Covent Garden, London (Photo: Peter Nicholls/Getty Images)

Full list of 31 Ted Baker stores to close - with over 500 jobs at risk

Former Newcastle United co-owners Mehrdad Ghodoussi and Amanda Staveley

Staveley sends NUFC fans heartfelt message after ‘incredible’ gesture

Newcastle United chief commercial officer Peter Silverstone with Sela senior vice president Ibrahim Mohtaseb and Darren Eales, the club's chief executive officer.

Why Newcastle United have no training kit and ground sponsorship deals

Newcastle United announce new Official Summer Tour Partner

Newcastle United's value surpasses £1bn - according to Bloomberg

Former Newcastle United co-owners Amanda Staveley and Mehrdad Ghodoussi

Amanda Staveley explains Newcastle exit and intriguing Spurs update

The St James' Park STACK is set to open in the coming weeks.

Newcastle CEO confirms St James' Park fan zone completion timeframe

James Bunce has already explained how he will work with Eddie Howe

Amanda Staveley, British business professional and her husband Mehrdad Ghodoussi gesture prior to the international friendly match between England and Bosnia & Herzegovina at St James' Park on June 03, 2024 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Amanda Staveley 'vital' in £305m Newcastle deal as departure expected

Jarrod Bowen: Newcastle United transfer latest amid £100m claims

St James' Park, Newcastle United (Photo by ANDY BUCHANAN/AFP via Getty Images)

NUFC confirm 'iconic' St James' Park change for 2024-25 season

A general view of the East Stand during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Brighton & Hove Albion at St. James Park on May 11, 2024 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Fresh St James' Park 'upgrade' leaked after Newcastle United £30m deal

General view inside St James' Park prior to the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Luton Town. (Photo by Matt McNulty/Getty Images)

NUFC tease 'significant' St James' Park change after £30m deal agreed

Newcastle United’s St James’ Park.

The St James' Park upgrade NUFC 'must' complete this summer

JD Sports has agreed a new retail partnership with Newcastle United (Photo by Yui Mok/PA Wire)

NUFC deal confirmed after £30m agreement - major blow to Mike Ashley

Kompany was unveiled as Bayern Munich's new boss during a 42-minute press conference. Picture: Bayern Munich

Burnley 'make contact' with former Newcastle United manager

'Unique way' - NUFC chief makes bold Man United, Arsenal & Real claim

French former football player and Canal Plus TV host Habib Beye speaks prior to the French L1 football match between Paris-Saint Germain (PSG) and AS Monaco FC at The Parc des Princes Stadium in Paris on February 21, 2021. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP) (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)

Ex-Newcastle United ace lined-up for shock role following major update

Former Newcastle United defender Habib Beye. Beye could replace Will Still at Stade Reims if he is appointed as new Sunderland head coach.

How Sunderland’s manager search could hand ex-NUFC man huge role

Newcastle United 24/25 kit release date ‘leaked’ after £40m agreement

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