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Sunderland vs Newcastle is a fixture almost no-one wanted, and one the region definitely did not need
By Alex Hurst published
OPINION Host of Newcastle United podcast True Faith, Alex Hurst, isn't looking forward to the the latest instalment of the ‘we’re better than you’ derby where on-pitch failure fuels a toxic off-field rivalry

How to sell in Football Manager 2024: The Saudi Pro League is FULLY ‘replicated’ in FM24
By Mark White published
The Saudi Pro League want your Football Manager 2024 players: now you can sell your deadwood when building your squad

Newcastle United's long-serving physio on the 'volcano' that was the takeover and Eddie Howe's Keegan-like arrival
By Matthew Ketchell published
He worked for 38 years at the club and served 32 different managers, but Eddie Howe's arrival and the takeover were unique moments

'Ironically none of it's black and white': A Newcastle fan's attempt to make sense of their Saudi situation
By Adam Clery published
OPINION The Magpies’ Saudi Arabia investment has divided English football down the middle. Lifelong supporter Adam Clery explains why it’s left the fanbase in a tricky position

Jordan Henderson's Saudi interview smacked of a player with a bruised ego
By Matt Ladson published
OPINION This Is Anfield's Matt Ladson analyses Jordan Henderson's Saudi comments and believes the former Liverpool midfielder has missed the point

Former Newcastle United defender Federico Fernandez insists players never discussed human rights issues at the time of the club's Saudi takeover
By Matthew Ketchell published
Newcastle United were taken over in October 2021 by a consortium that was backed 80% by the Saudi PIF

'Money has never been a motivation': Jordan Henderson hits back at claims he only moved to Saudi Arabia for cash
By Ryan Dabbs published
Jordan Henderson left Liverpool for Al-Ettifaq in July, and has now clarified his reasoning behind the decision

Saudi Arabia in talks with UEFA over groundbreaking Champions League 'wildcard' addition
By Mark White published
Saudi Arabia want in on the UEFA Champions League – well, it worked for Australia entering Eurovision, didn't it?

From Cristiano Ronaldo to Newcastle, here's how Saudi Arabia is taking over world football
By Adam Clery published
EXPLAINED Saudis have bought Newcastle United and started importing Europe's biggest stars to their own domestic league. Saudi Arabia's wealth is changing football as we know it
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