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Newcastle Apologise After Ticketing Oversight Scandal

Newcastle Apologise After Ticketing Oversight Scandal

September 16, 2025 4:57 pm

Newcastle United have issued an apology to supporters and cancelled more than 100 season tickets after uncovering an oversight that allowed tickets to be sold through unauthorised channels. The controversy came to light when it was revealed that a school almost 200 miles away had purchased seats for the highly anticipated Champions League clash against Barcelona, despite overwhelming demand from fans.

The incident stems from an arrangement made nearly a decade ago with a small group of tour organisers, who were initially allowed to purchase tickets for school groups. Although the club’s current ownership ended such third-party deals four years …

Yoane Wissa To Miss Newcastle Debut Due To Knee Injury

Yoane Wissa To Miss Newcastle Debut Due To Knee Injury

September 12, 2025 2:15 pm

Newcastle United’s £55 million summer signing, Yoane Wissa, will be unavailable for Saturday’s Premier League match against Wolverhampton Wanderers due to a knee injury sustained while on international duty with the Democratic Republic of Congo. The 29-year-old forward had been expected to make his debut for the Magpies but will now miss the fixture as he undergoes further medical assessment.

Manager Eddie Howe confirmed the setback, stating, “Unfortunately, he won’t make this game. I saw him for the first time yesterday, he’s feeling the effects of the injury he sustained just before he came off, so we’re going to have …

Liverpool Closing In On Record-Breaking Deal For Alexander Isak

Liverpool Closing In On Record-Breaking Deal For Alexander Isak

August 29, 2025 1:52 pm

Liverpool are edging closer to finalizing a blockbuster transfer for Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak, with sources indicating that talks have accelerated significantly over the past 24 hours. The proposed deal is expected to shatter Premier League and British transfer records, with an opening offer around £130 million before add-ons and bonuses are factored in.

The Swedish international, who has impressed since joining Newcastle from Real Sociedad in 2022, has quickly established himself as one of the most clinical finishers in the league. Isak’s combination of pace, technique, and composure in front of goal has made him a standout figure …

Michael Owen Comments On Isak’s Desire To Leave Newcastle

Michael Owen Comments On Isak’s Desire To Leave Newcastle

August 21, 2025 6:25 pm

Former England striker Michael Owen has offered his perspective on Alexander Isak’s recent desire to leave Newcastle United, emphasizing the double standard that often surrounds high-profile player transfers.

Owen noted that, historically, when clubs push to sell players, little attention is paid to the personal impact on the players themselves. “Nine times out of ten when a move comes about, it’s normally a club forcing a player, and nobody’s bothered,” Owen said. He highlighted that factors such as children in school, families settled in a city, or players’ personal lives are often ignored in these situations. “Nobody cares really about …

Isak Exit Sparks Dressing Room Rift At Newcastle

Isak Exit Sparks Dressing Room Rift At Newcastle

August 20, 2025 11:41 am

Reports are emerging of a growing split within the Newcastle United dressing room over the future of star striker Alexander Isak. The Swedish international, who has been one of the club’s most consistent performers since his arrival from Real Sociedad in 2022, is at the center of internal tensions as speculation about his possible departure intensifies.

According to sources close to the club, several players sympathize with Isak’s desire to consider a move away. They believe that, given his quality and the interest he has attracted from top European clubs, he has earned the right to explore his options. …

COVID-19 Opens Opportunity For Saudi's Newcastle Project

COVID-19 Opens Opportunity For Saudi’s Newcastle Project

April 22, 2020 6:25 pm

A Saudi-backed takeover of Newcastle United appears to be nearing completion at a time when the rest of the football industry is on its knees due to the economic crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

For Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), led by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the crisis presents a commercial opportunity and a chance to break into the lucrative Premier League.

But the potential £300 million ($370 million) deal, which will reportedly see the Saudi fund take an 80 percent stake in the club, is facing fierce opposition from human rights groups and one of Saudi’s …

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