London, UK | THE INDEPENDENT | Naby Kieta’s first-half goal was enough to help Liverpool edge past a stubborn Newcastle United 1-0 and return to the top of the Premier League table. Liverpool dominated the early proceedings and went ahead on 19 minutes through Keita, who exchanged passes with Diogo Jota …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Newcastle United have parted company with head coach Steve Bruce. The 60-year-old took charge of his boyhood club in July 2019 and led them to 13th and 12th-place finishes in his two full seasons. He departs Newcastle lying 19th in the table, with three …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Premier League has confirmed that the Saudi-led takeover of Newcastle United has been completed. Full Statement The Premier League, Newcastle United Football Club and St James Holdings Limited have today settled the dispute over the takeover of the club by the consortium of PIF, PCP …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Tammy Abraham’s second-half goal helped move Chelsea to the top of the table in a 2-0 win at Newcastle United. Chelsea went in front on 10 minutes as Mason Mount’s cross was turned into his own net by Federico Fernandez under pressure from Ben Chilwell. …
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London, United Kingdom | AFP | Newcastle United’s sale to a Saudi-backed consortium appears to be close to completion — a deal that could turn the long-time underachievers into a major Premier League power. The potential £300 million ($370 million) takeover will reportedly see Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund take …
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Doha, Qatar | AFP | A key Premier League broadcast partner has called on club bosses to probe a Saudi Arabian bid to buy Newcastle United over piracy allegations, it said on Wednesday. The Magpies are on the verge of being sold to a Saudi-backed consortium that involves Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for around …
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London, United Kingdom | AFP | Newcastle United fans have long dreamed of ridding the club from owner Mike Ashley, but a potential £300 million ($377 million) takeover backed by the Saudi sovereign wealth fund presents fans on Tyneside with a different dilemma. Retail tycoon Ashley has been deeply unpopular in …
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London, United Kingdom | AFP | Rafael Benitez will leave Newcastle United after three years as manager when his contract expires next week, the Premier League club confirmed on Monday. “It is with disappointment that we announce manager Rafael Benitez will leave Newcastle United upon the expiry of his contract on …
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