Premier League hit Newcastle United in the wallet with block on Saudi sponsorships
October 18 – Premier League clubs have voted to block new Newcastle sponsorship deals with companies linked to the club’s new owners.
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Saudi debut in Newcastle falls flat as Spurs loss highlights the scale of their task
By Andrew Warshaw
October 18 – It was the start of a fresh era, the club’s new Saudi owners all smiles and decked out in black and white, an electric, expectant atmosphere and a tickertape welcome for the players.
Man City’s Mendy again refused bail on rape charges, trial set for Jan 24
October 12 – Benjamin Mendy, Manchester City’s French defender who is accused of multiple charges of rape, has been refused bail for a third time.
Premier League teams demand explanation over why Saudis were let into their club
October 11 – English football’s 19 other top-flight clubs have reportedly sent a joint complaint to the Premier League after it cleared the £305 million takeover of Newcastle by a Saudi Arabian-backed group.
New toon on Tyneside. Saudis take control of Newcastle United
By Andrew Warshaw
October 8 – Newcastle United, one of the English game’s proverbial sleeping giants, look set to become European football’s latest superpower after the long-drawn-out £300 million+ takeover of the club by a Saudi Arabian-backed consortium was finally completed.
Integrity bypass? Amnesty point finger at EPL over Newcastle United sale
October 8 – The sky might be the limit on the field for Newcastle United following the takeover by a Saudi-led consortium but the club could soon become a pariah off it – the one everyone loves to hate.
ALK makes hybrid cash/credit offer for Burnley fan shares
October 6 – Burnley’s owner ALK Capital has offered to buy the remaining shares owned by the club’s supporters.
Door could still be reopened for Saudis to buy Newcastle but will they wait until 2022?
September 30 – The long-drawn-out £300 million takeover of Newcastle United by a Saudi Arabian-backed consortium could finally be sanctioned by the Premier League if it is decided at arbitration that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) will not be a director of the club, according to reports.
Premier League says there is no plan to return to ‘39th game’ agenda
September 28 – The old chestnut is back on the table. Or is it? The English Premier League are adamant they have no plans to take games abroad despite suggestions to the contrary.
Premier League takes a step closer to safe standing with trial plans for this season
September 23 – Fans are going to be allowed to stand at selected Premier League and Championship stadiums later this season for the first time in more than 25 years as part of a pilot scheme.
Premier League set for first ever 6-week winter break for Qatar 2022 World Cup
September 23 – The English Premier League looks set to break for an unprecedented six weeks to incorporate the 2022 World Cup, the first ever to be staged in winter.
Liverpool to press ahead with Anfield expansion to 60,000+
September 22 – Liverpool have confirmed the club will move forward with Anfield’s expansion with stadium capacity set to top 60,000. Groundwork for the expansion is expected to start this week.
Club vs country: Premier League locked in battle with FIFA over 5-day player bans
September 9 – In the escalating club versus country row, Premier League clubs remain hopeful of selecting Brazilians for this weekend’s matches, despite a FIFA ban.
Spurs boss calls for flexibility to allow red-listed players to travel
August 31 – Tottenham Hotspur manager Nuno Espirito Santo has appealed for help both from football authorities and the British government to provide solutions to the South American international duty issue, which could see his club lose two players, Cristian Romero and Giovani Lo Celso, for an extended period.
Man City’s Mendy remanded in custody over four rape charges
August 27 – Manchester City footballer Benjamin Mendy has been remanded in custody after appearing in front of the Chester magistrates court this morning charged with four counts of rape and one count of sexual assault.