Newcastle United

Khashoggi fiancé hits out at Saudi-led takeover of Newcastle United

by News Hour Correspondent - Oct 8, 2021

The fiancé of murdered journalist Jamal Khashoggi on Friday condemned the takeover of Newcastle United by a Saudi- led group, accusing the football club of just thinking of money. Hatice Cengiz, who was set to marry...
Saudi takeover promises new dawn for Newcastle at a cost

by News Hour Correspondent - Apr 16, 2020

Newcastle United fans have long dreamed of ridding the club from owner Mike Ashley, but a potential o300 million ($377 million) takeover backed by the Saudi sovereign wealth fund presents fans on Tyneside with a different...
Newcastle’s Shelvey handed five-match ban for racial abuse

by News Hour Correspondent - Dec 20, 2016

News Hour: Midfielder Jonjo Shelvey has been banned for five matches and fined 100,000 pounds for racially abusing an opponent, the English FA said on Tuesday. Shelvey, 24, was charged with using abusive or insulting words...