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Star signings and sportswashing claims – Newcastle’s Saudi takeover one year on

Newcastle’s new owners celebrate a year in charge at St James’ Park on Friday. To the black and white faithful, who had willed someone, anyone to buy out Mike Ashley after years of watching the club drift, their presence is cause for hope and ...

06 Oct 2022 at 10:00

Football

Q&A: A look at Newcastle’s transformation on and off the pitch

Newcastle’s emergence from the doldrums of the Mike Ashley era reached a watershed moment when they took on Manchester City at their own game on Sunday. The hope which accompanied Amanda Staveley’s takeover in October last year has grown ...

22 Aug 2022 at 14:09

Football

Newcastle owners pumped £167.9million into club after takeover

Newcastle’s new owners have reported a reduced loss after tax of £12.2million and have pumped in £167.9m since their arrival, the club’s latest financial statement has revealed. Figures for the 11 months to June 30, 2021, during which ...

17 May 2022 at 19:25

City

Aston Martin launches £575m rights issue backed by Saudi Arabia’s PIF

Luxury car maker Aston Martin has confirmed a £575 million rights issue, which will be supported by a fund controlled by Saudi Arabia’s de facto leader. It told shareholders on Monday that it will launch the rights issue – a share ...

05 Sept 2022 at 16:34

Football

Eddie Howe has never discussed ‘political’ issues with Newcastle owners

Eddie Howe says he does not want to be dragged into the politics surrounding Newcastle’s Saudi-backed ownership. The head coach faced questions on Friday over the relationship between Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, which ...

03 Mar 2023 at 11:46

Football

Liverpool receive £40m offer for Fabinho from Al-Ittihad

Liverpool midfielder Fabinho has been left out of the squad travelling to their training camp in Germany after the club received an official bid for the player. The PA news agency understands a £40million offer for the Brazil ...

15 Jul 2023 at 14:16

Football

Jordan Henderson and Fabinho not yet subjects of bids from Saudi Arabian clubs

Speculation surrounding the future of Liverpool midfielders Jordan Henderson and Fabinho has not yet translated into actual bids for the players. The interest in Henderson, in particular, from Al Ettifaq – managed by former ...

14 Jul 2023 at 15:40

Football

Saudi spending won’t compromise owners’ aims for Newcastle, says Mapgies CEO

Newcastle chief executive Darren Eales is convinced eye-watering Saudi Arabian investment in domestic football will not derail their mission on Tyneside. The Gulf state’s Public Investment Fund, which owns an 80 per cent ...

11 Aug 2023 at 17:00

Football

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe determined to close the gap to Manchester United

Eddie Howe is confident Newcastle can buck the trend as they attempt to challenge Manchester United on and off the pitch. The sides meet at St James’ Park in the Premier League on Sunday, little more than a month after ...

31 Mar 2023 at 15:09

City

Saudi Arabia to buy 10% stake in Heathrow

Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund has agreed to buy a 10% stake in Heathrow Airport. Spanish infrastructure giant Ferrovial has announced it will sell its 25% share in Europe’s busiest airport to the Saudi Public ...

29 Nov 2023 at 09:11

Football

Eddie Howe says becoming Newcastle head coach was ‘life-changing’

Eddie Howe wakes every morning happy with the “life-changing” decision he took to become Newcastle’s head coach. The 45-year-old accepted the Magpies’ offer of employment in November 2021, just weeks after Amanda ...

06 Oct 2023 at 11:48

Football

Newcastle open to further investment from Saudi Arabia – chief executive

Newcastle chief executive Darren Eales has revealed the club is open to further investment from Saudi Arabia as they attempt to build for a brighter future. The Magpies, who are 80 per cent backed by the Gulf ...

12 Oct 2022 at 22:00

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