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The takeover had previously been delayed by a rights issue

Premier League confirm Newcastle United sale

The Premier League have confirmed the sale of Newcastle United by Mike Ashley to a Saudi Arabia-based consortium.

Saudi Arabia's investment fund is seeking to take an 80% stake in Newcastle United

Amnesty object to looming Saudi takeover of Newcastle

The Premier League has been urged to consider Saudi Arabia's human rights record again after the settling of a commercial dispute appeared to clear the way for a Saudi-led takeover of Newcastle.

Soccer • 07 Oct 21

Mike Ashley's tenure at St James' Park could be coming to an end.

Saudi-backed takeover of Newcastle moves a step closer

Optimism is growing that a Saudi-backed takeover of Newcastle could be pushed through within 24 hours after a long-standing row over TV piracy was resolved.

Soccer • 06 Oct 21

Newcastle takeover may revive after diplomatic moves

The Newcastle takeover could be back on after Saudi Arabia indicated it would lift its ban on broadcaster beIN Sports.

Soccer • 06 Oct 21

EPL 'improperly influenced' in blocking Newcastle deal

The Premier League was "improperly influenced" by other top-flight clubs and media group beIN in reaching a decision that effectively blocked the Saudi takeover of Newcastle, a tribunal has heard.

Soccer • 29 Sep 21

Jamie Vardy scored an own goal on his 400th career appearance

Premier League round-up: Vardy atones for own goal

Jamie Vardy scored an own goal but still rescued a point for Leicester against Burnley while there were wins for Everton and West Ham.

Soccer • 25 Sep 21

Allan Saint-Maximin scores for Newcastle

Newcastle and Leeds still winless after lively draw

Allan Saint-Maximin's brilliance failed to spare Steve Bruce further punishment as Newcastle had to come from behind to draw with Leeds.

Soccer • 17 Sep 21

Premier League: Manchester United 4-1 Newcastle recap

Look back at the key moments as Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice on his Old Trafford return.

Soccer • 11 Sep 21

Cristiano Ronaldo (left) celebrates with Paul Pogba (right)

Ronaldo double inspires Man Utd win on stunning return

Cristiano Ronaldo announced his return to Manchester United by stealing the show with two goals in a 4-1 win over Newcastle which took Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side top of the Premier League table.

Soccer • 11 Sep 21

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang celebrates Arsenal's fifth goal against West Brom

Carabao Cup wrap: Rampant Gunners ease heat on Arteta

Arsenal and Southampton went goal crazy in the Carabao Cup second round, while Newcastle tumbled out on penalties.

Soccer • 25 Aug 21

Joe Willock is joining the Magpies permanently

Newcastle complete Joe Willock signing from Arsenal

Arsenal midfielder Joe Willock has completed his move to Newcastle United for an undisclosed fee, the Magpies announced on Friday afternoon.

Soccer • 13 Aug 21

Ferran Torres helped himself to a hat-trick

City celebrate title with Torres triple at Newcastle

Champions Manchester City beat Newcastle 4-3 at St James' Park with Ferran Torres scoring a hat-trick.

Soccer • 14 May 21

Jurgen Klopp: "If we play like this and don't finish games like this off, why should we play Champions League?"

We don't deserve top four playing like that - Klopp

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admits they do not deserve to be in the Champions League if they continue to play the way they did in the 1-1 draw at home to Newcastle.

Soccer • 24 Apr 21

Joe Willock earned Newcastle a precious point

Misfiring Liverpool made to pay as Newcastle earn point

Joe Willock scored an equaliser in the dying seconds of stoppage time as Newcastle United earned a 1-1 draw against Liverpool to boost their Premier League survival hopes, while denting the prospects of Champions League football for Jurgen Klopp's side.

Soccer • 24 Apr 21

Jurgen Klopp: "As a team we have to be concentrated on the things we do such as football."

'Best thing about Super League is it didn't happen'

The most positive thing about the attempt by 12 elite clubs to form a closed European Super League is that "it did not happen", Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said on Friday, while also taking aim at UEFA for expanding the Champions League.

Soccer • 23 Apr 21

Hammer blow for Irons as Newcastle near safety

West Ham United's top-four hopes were dealt a big blow as Joe Willock's late header earned Newcastle United a 3-2 win in a see-saw clash on Saturday - a result that put the hosts within sight of Premier League safety.

Soccer • 17 Apr 21

Newcastle United is currently owned by Mike Ashley

UK government denies Johnson role in Newcastle takeover

UK government officials have insisted Prime Minister Boris Johnson did not intervene in the Newcastle takeover saga amid reports he was asked to by Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman.

Soccer • 15 Apr 21

Allan Saint-Maximin fires home the winning goal

Newcastle beat Burnley to ease relegation worries

Allan Saint-Maximin came off the bench to inspire Newcastle to a vital 2-1 victory at Burnley that lifted them six points clear of the Premier League relegation zone.

Soccer • 11 Apr 21

Joe Willock scored a late equaliser for Newcastle

Willock scores late equaliser to deny Tottenham

Joe Willock came off the bench to score a late equaliser for Newcastle as they drew 2-2 with Tottenham at St James' Park.

Soccer • 04 Apr 21

Steve Bruce feels the team could benefit from the vocal support of the fans inside SJP

Bruce wants fans back at games despite opposition

Steve Bruce says he would rather have Newcastle fans back inside St James' Park as the club scraps for its Premier League life.

Soccer • 04 Apr 21

Rafa Benitez is looking at a Premier League reture

Benitez contemplates Premier League return

Former Liverpool and Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez is eyeing a return to the Premier League and said he would make a decision on his future based on the kind of project presented to him by clubs.

Soccer • 21 Mar 21

Danny Welbeck and Leandro Trossard both got on the scoresheet for the Seagulls

Brighton dominate Newcastle to soar clear of drop zone

Brighton pulled six points clear of the Premier League drop zone with a dominant 3-0 win over fellow relegation-battlers Newcastle.

Soccer • 20 Mar 21

West Brom's Dara O'Shea and Joelinton have eyes on the ball

West Brom and Newcastle play out dour stalemate

West Brom's hopes of avoiding relegation were dented as they missed several chances in a 0-0 draw at home to fellow strugglers Newcastle United in the Premier League.

Soccer • 07 Mar 21

Steve Bruce (C) speaks with Matt Ritchie (R) and Jonjo Shelvey (L)

Ritchie says sorry after bust-up with Bruce

Newcastle midfielder Matt Ritchie has apologised after a training ground bust-up with head coach Steve Bruce.

Soccer • 04 Mar 21

Neves rescues a point for Wolves at Newcastle

Ruben Neves denied beleaguered Newcastle a priceless Premier League win as Steve Bruce's relegation-threatened side had to make do with a point against Wolves.

Soccer • 27 Feb 21

Newcastle United