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Eddie Howe has defended the club's decision to go to Saudi Arabia

Howe defends Newcastle's winter break in Saudi Arabia

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has defended the club's decision to head back to Saudi Arabia for a controversial warm-weather training camp during the forthcoming break for the World Cup.

Soccer • 21 Oct 22

Toon strengthen Saudi links as Al Sorour joins board

Newcastle have strengthened their links to Saudi Arabia by appointing the chief executive of the country's golf federation to their board.

Soccer • 13 May 22

Norman admits Mickelson comments hurt Saudi-backed tour

Greg Norman, a former two-time major championship winner who is fronting a new golf league backed by Saudi Arabian investors, confirmed that Phil Mickelson's recent comments complicated things for the upstart operation.

Golf • 03 May 22

Hatice Cengiz has hit out at the takeover of Newcastle United

Khashoggi fiancee hits out at Saudi-led Newcastle deal

The fiancee of murdered journalist has criticised the takeover of Newcastle United by a Saudi-led consortium, accusing the football club of only thinking of money.

Soccer • 08 Oct 21

Hatice Cengiz pictured with a portrait of her late fiancée, murdered Saudi Arabian journalist Jamal Khashoggi

Khashoggi fiancée urges PL to block Saudi takeover

The fiancee of murdered dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi has written to the Premier League warning that a Saudi-backed takeover of Newcastle United would "tarnish" the reputation of the competition.

Soccer • 28 Apr 20

Amnesty calls on golfers to take Saudi stand

The tournament has attracted a star-studded field despite the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi last year focusing attention on the country's repressive regime

Golf • 30 Jan 19