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Eddie Howe sends Champions League message to Newcastle stars amid Alexander Isak transfer speculation
31/01/25 12:04
Eddie Howe has told his top stars that their ambition should be to play Champions League football at Newcastle - and not elsewhere. With the Magpies fifth in the Premier League on the back of seven wins in eight matches, talk of returning to Europe's elite competition has intensified in recent weeks. That has also been to the backdrop of constant speculation over the future of the likes of Alexander Isak. Without Champions League football next season, there is a strong chance the striker could leave....read
Newcastle's stadium project plans uncovered as we REVEAL the capacities for St James' Park and new 'bubble-wrap' arena, with industry-leading architects behind Anfield upgrade in running for design: NEWCASTLE CONFIDENTIAL
30/01/25 05:00NEWCASTLE CONFIDENTIAL: Drawings of how the two options would look have been produced and seen by staff inside St James'.
How Jacob Murphy went from Newcastle's £12m outcast to Alexander Isak's lethal sidekick, writes CRAIG HOPE
26/01/25 12:00CRAIG HOPE: Seven years on, via loan spells at West Brom and Sheffield Wednesday, and Murphy is the supply line to the striker being talked about as the world's best.
Southampton 1-3 Newcastle: Alexander Isak's brace helps Magpies seal come-from-behind win as they close the gap on the top three
25/01/25 04:55CRAIG HOPE AT ST MARY'S : Alexander Isak does not know turbulence when in front of goal. The Swede scored another two to make it 14 goals in his last 12 games.
Liverpool vs Ipswich Town - Premier League: Live score, news and updates as Arsenal and Liverpool secure victories
25/01/25 01:36Re-live Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates from all of Saturday's 3pm games including Liverpool vs Ipswich Town and Wolves vs Arsenal.
Eddie Howe says Newcastle need 'world-class' facilities to help keep their top stars happy, with architects set to design a new training ground
24/01/25 08:00CRAIG HOPE: US-based company Populous will provide the plans for a state-of-the-art complex that Newcastle's Saudi-led owners hope will be the envy of the Premier League.
Storm Eowyn disrupts Newcastle United's travel plans to take on Southampton as Magpies could be forced to fly on the day of the game
24/01/25 11:34Newcastle could be forced to fly to Southampton on the day of the game with Storm Eowyn likely to disrupt their travel plans. All flights out of Newcastle airport on Friday morning were cancelled
NEWCASTLE CONFIDENTIAL: World-renowned firm behind Real Madrid's super base to design new state-of-the-art training ground, Toon scouts track 'next Luka Modric' and why they face competition for targets from Man United
23/01/25 05:00NEWCASTLE CONFIDENTIAL: The hope will be that after using a bottom-half training ground, Newcastle will have a complex that helps to attract and develop the world's best.
Manchester United heading Stateside for Premier League Summer Series in major coup for the league as Red Devils set to face top-flight rivals on East Coast
22/01/25 01:37EXCLUSIVE BY CRAIG HOPE: Manchester United are set to headline the Premier League Summer Series in the United States this year, Mail Sport can exclusively reveal.
Martin Dubravka will STAY at Newcastle past January after positive talks - but Miguel Almiron is set to leave and return to Atlanta United in £10m deal
20/01/25 03:51EXCLUSIVE BY CRAIG HOPE: Martin Dubravka will stay at Newcastle beyond January after positive talks with the club, but Miguel Almiron is set to join Atlanta United in a £10m deal.
Newcastle's defeat by Bournemouth laid bare the biggest problem Eddie Howe has - if the club don't address it, something special could be wasted, writes CRAIG HOPE
19/01/25 05:01CRAIG HOPE: When Eddie Howe warned of 'short-term pain' on Friday, he never imagined it would be quite so immediate and quite so excruciating.
Newcastle 1-4 Bournemouth: Justin Kluivert nets a stunning hat-trick at St James' Park to end Magpies' nine-match winning streak
18/01/25 02:35CRAIG HOPE AT ST JAMES' PARK: Chasing 10 out of 10, Newcastle gave a performance worthy of only minimal marks and were duly given a right chasing by brilliant Bournemouth.
Newcastle vs Bournemouth - Premier League: Live score, team news and updates as son of former Magpies star scores a HAT-TRICK to beat his father's St James' Park record - as Cherries net four in away drubbing
18/01/25 11:02Relive Mail Sport's live blog for the latest live, score, team news and updates as Newcastle welcome Bournemouth to St James' Park.
Eddie Howe warns Newcastle must endure 'short-term pain' by not replacing players this month - as Miguel Almiron nears £10m departure
17/01/25 03:12Supporters have wondered where the £50m that Newcastle were ready to spend on Marc Guehi back in August has gone to, especially as they last signed a first-team player in 2023.
David Pleat makes a surprise return to football at the age of 80 after landing a scouting role with Celtic
16/01/25 09:00EXCLUSIVE BY CRAIG HOPE: David Pleat is back in football at the age of 80 after landing a scouting role with Celtic. The agreement will run for the next 12 months at least.
NEWCASTLE CONFIDENTIAL: Inside NUFC's major scouting summit that will be crucial to snapping up future stars, Callum Wilson sets injury return target and how new PIF sponsor will impact PSR spending
16/01/25 05:00NEWCASTLE CONFIDENTIAL: Callum Wilson is said to have made good progress in his recovery from a hamstring injury and now has a target date in mind for his return.
Newcastle set to accept Atlanta United's £10m offer for out-of-favour winger Miguel Almiron... with Magpies unlikely to sign a replacement despite Harvey Barnes' injury
16/01/25 09:10Newcastle are set to accept Atlanta United 's offer totalling £10million for Miguel Almiron with a move now expected to be finalised, Mail Sport understands.
Newcastle 3-0 Wolves: Alexander Isak's brace fires Magpies into the top four as Eddie Howe's men secure ninth straight win
15/01/25 09:28NEWCASTLE 3-0 WOLVES - CRAIG HOPE AT ST JAMES' PARK: Keegan and Benitez won lots of matches and just as many hearts, but no trophies. Howe can.
Arsenal vs Tottenham - Premier League RECAP: Gunners come from behind to win north London derby and close gap on Liverpool to four points after scoring twice in five minutes
15/01/25 06:00Relive Mail Sport's live blog for the latest live score, team news and updates from Arsenal vs Tottenham, Newcastle vs Wolves, Everton vs Aston Villa and Leicester City vs Crystal Palace.
Eddie Howe sends Newcastle PSR warning after being forced to offload star in 'the last sale we wanted to make' - as the Magpies boss looks to hold onto more academy players
14/01/25 04:19CRAIG HOPE: The Magpies boss insists the club had no choice but to sell the star last June. Without it, he says, they would have faced a Premier League points deduction.
Newcastle 3-1 Bromley: Magpies survive early scare as they come from behind to keep FA Cup dream alive against League Two minnows
12/01/25 05:00CRAIG HOPE AT ST JAMES' PARK: For only the second time in the history of Newcastle United and after a sizzling winter of eight straight wins, a domestic treble will be alive leaving January.
Arsenal vs Manchester United - FA Cup RECAP: 10-man Red Devils triumph on penalties in classic third round tie after Gunners blew opportunity to win it in normal time from the spot
12/01/25 01:40Relive Mail Sport's live blog for the latest live score, team news and updates as Arsenal host Manchester United at the Emirates in the third round of the FA Cup.
Was Sir Alex Ferguson's son Darren wrong to deny Ashley and Tyler Young FA Cup history in Everton's win over Peterborough? Eight Mail Sport reporters deliver their verdicts...
10/01/25 04:33Ashley, 39, and Tyler, 18, had looked set to become the first father and son to play against each other in the 154-year history of the FA Cup when Everton hosted Peterborough at Goodison Park.
Eddie Howe delivers update on Martin Dubravka's future after the Magpies goalkeeper received a lucrative offer to move to Saudi Arabia this month
10/01/25 11:46CRAIG HOPE: Mail Sport reported on Thursday that Howe and sporting director Paul Mitchell would attempt to persuade Dubravka to stay beyond this month following his fine run of form.
Revealed: Arsenal will NOT be able to afford a record fee for Newcastle star Alexander Isak this summer - as Mikel Arteta is dealt blow in his pursuit of Magpies striker
09/01/25 10:15CRAIG HOPE: Sources say Arsenal owner Stan Kroenke is extremely unlikely to sanction a move for the Newcastle forward, 25, with the focus for now on outgoings.
NEWCASTLE CONFIDENTIAL: The truth about Elliot Anderson and buy-back clauses, latest on Alexander Isak's hamstring scare and what NUFC plan to do in January window
09/01/25 05:00Anderson's excellent form of late with third-placed Nottingham Forest has led fans to wonder whether Newcastle included a provision to buy back their academy graduate at a future date.
Newcastle want Martin Dubravka to STAY after playing a key role in their resurgence - despite the goalkeeper's tearful goodbye amid proposed move to Saudi Arabia
09/01/25 11:19EXCLUSIVE BY CRAIG HOPE: Newcastle will try to persuade Martin Dubravka to stay at the club beyond this month, Mail Sport can reveal.
Newcastle talisman Alexander Isak is becoming less affordable by the game - his stunning display against Arsenal shows why every club should want him right now, writes CRAIG HOPE
07/01/25 11:07CRAIG HOPE AT THE EMIRATES: This is why Arsenal want Isak. This is why every club should want Isak, irrespective of whether they can afford him. He is an object of desire.
Arsenal vs Newcastle - Carabao Cup semi-final RECAP: Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon strike again to give the Magpies a vital lead ahead of second leg at St James' Park
07/01/25 06:00Relive Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Arsenal host Newcastle in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg.
CRAIG HOPE: Should Newcastle go for Carabao Cup glory or a Champions League place? There's only one right answer to keep the project on track
07/01/25 02:00CRAIG HOPE: Financially, the Champions League trumps the Carabao. A bonus pool in excess of £1million paid to the players would be 10 times the £100,000 prize money from the EFL.
Why angry Ange Postecoglou is trapped in his own delusional world, writes CRAIG HOPE
05/01/25 12:00CRAIG HOPE AT TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR STADIUM: Eddie Howe found a different way to win here. Ange Postecoglou stuck with the same way to lose.
Tottenham 1-2 Newcastle - PLAYER RATINGS: Which Spurs starter did nothing in 62 minutes? And which visitor had his best game of the season?
04/01/25 03:13CRAIG HOPE AT THE TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR STADIUM: Red-hot Alexander Isak completed the comeback towards the end of the second-half, tapping home a cross from Jacob Murphy.
Tottenham vs Newcastle - Premier League RECAP: Visitors close down fourth-placed Chelsea while pressure grows on Ange Postecoglou after his injury-hit side lose again
04/01/25 11:00Relive Mail Sport's coverage of the Premier League clash between Tottenham and Newcastle at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for the live score, team news and latest updates.
CRAIG HOPE: How Eddie Howe forged the Premier League's best defence with one crucial mantra
04/01/25 02:00CRAIG HOPE: The context of reminding Howe of 'that night (at Anfield)', as he put it, is that Newcastle currently have, on form, the Premier League's meanest rearguard.
Eddie Howe tells current first-choice star it is HIS decision whether he leaves Newcastle in January... despite wanting the 'outstanding' player and 'brilliant professional' to stay
03/01/25 12:18CRAIG HOPE: Mail Sport revealed before Christmas that the hierarchy would allow the player to make a call on his own future, with an offer on the table from Saudi club Al-Shabab.
NEWCASTLE CONFIDENTIAL: Inside Toon's hunt to sign Tyler Dibling, the £25m Manchester City star on transfer radar and a double defensive injury boost ahead of Tottenham clash
02/01/25 05:00CRAIG HOPE: Dibling was close to joining in the summer of 2022 and met with club staff during a visit to Tyneside. He had earlier caught the eye of Eddie Howe and the recruitment team.
Plymouth director of football to leave after Wayne Rooney's sacking - as rock bottom Championship side draw first match since Man United legend's exit
01/01/25 03:38Mail Sport understands transfer chief Dewsnip will also be leaving the club and was not present at Home Park for their 2-2 draw against Bristol City this afternoon.
Man United 0-2 Newcastle - PLAYER RATINGS: Where does big-money flop go from here? Which two Red Devils scored just 4/10? And who was imperious for the Magpies?
30/12/24 10:20Manchester United slipped to their fourth straight defeat on Monday night as they were beaten 2-0 by Newcastle at Old Trafford.
Man United vs Newcastle - Premier League RECAP: Struggling Red Devils lose a FOURTH game in a row after disastrous start, while Magpies climb up to fifth as Marcus Rashford is left on the bench
30/12/24 06:28Relive Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Manchester United take on Newcastle United at Old Trafford in the Premier League.
Newcastle January transfer briefing: CRAIG HOPE reveals who NUFC are after, what three positions need reinforcements and what will happen to Alexander Isak and Bruno Guimaraes
30/12/24 02:00CRAIG HOPE: All eyes have been on potential outgoings in recent weeks with the medium-term futures of Alexander Isak and Bruno Guimaraes up in the air.
The story of how Newcastle's liquid-limbed goal machine Alexander Isak became football's hottest property - and the secret to keeping him at the club, writes CRAIG HOPE
29/12/24 02:00CRAIG HOPE: The Isak of today is the best striker in the Premier League. If that puts him ahead of Man City's Erling Haaland, which it should on current form, he is possibly the best in the world right now.
Newcastle 3-0 Aston Villa: Red-hot Alexander Isak fires home 11th of the season as Magpies cruise past Villa after Jhon Duran red card
26/12/24 04:55CRAIG HOPE: Newcastle were 12th in the Premier League a few weeks ago when Eddie Howe shuffled his midfield pack and found an ace in Sandro Tonali. It has changed everything for them.
Revealed: Newcastle players and Jason Tindall were involved in a 20-MAN melee at half-time of their 3-0 win against Aston Villa - which saw Eddie Howe's assistant sent off
26/12/24 04:25CRAIG HOPE AT ST JAMES' PARK: Newcastle assistant boss Tindall and Villa analyst Victor Manas were sent off by referee Anthony Taylor after tempers flared in the tunnel at St James' Park.
Premier League: Live scores, team news and updates as follow all the reaction from the 3pm action where there is late drama at Stamford Bridge, Newcastle dominate Aston Villa and Spurs slump to another defeat
26/12/24 01:30Follow Mail Sport's live blog for the latest scores, team news and updates from Boxing Day 3pm matches.
Eddie Howe insists Sandro Tonali can be Newcastle's Andrea Pirlo with £52m man now finding his best form after 10-month ban
25/12/24 10:31CRAIG HOPE: Howe admits he saw an immediate likeness to Italy legend Pirlo when watching Tonali play for AC Milan before signing him in 2023.
ANTHONY GORDON opens up on being a 'Scouse scally' and why he was initially hated by his Newcastle team-mates
24/12/24 05:00EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY CRAIG HOPE: Anthony Gordon won't give up the culprit, but his bloodied ankle sock shows he took a hefty tackle in training earlier.
Eddie Howe insists Newcastle will have a good chance of keeping their top stars if they can secure Champions League football
23/12/24 10:30The head coach has outlined the reality of the situation in recent weeks, stressing that profit and sustainability rules have had a 'dramatic' impact on the speed of the project under Saudi ownership.
Eddie Howe believes it makes 'no sense' for Newcastle to sell back-up goalkeeper Martin Dubravka 'right now'
23/12/24 11:55CRAIG HOPE: Eddie Howe says it makes 'no sense' for Newcastle to sell goalkeeper Martin Dubravka whilst he is in the team - but he did not rule out a January exit.
NEWCASTLE CONFIDENTIAL: How Santa, snow-tubing and profiteroles helped revive the season... plus the truth on Martin Dubravka's January transfer to Saudi Arabia
19/12/24 05:00CRAIG HOPE: The secret to Newcastle's pre-Christmas revival this month can be revealed - Santa Claus, hot chocolates, profiteroles and snow tubing!
Newcastle 3-1 Brentford: Sandro Tonali scores first-half brace to fire the Magpies into the Carabao Cup semi-finals
18/12/24 09:40NEWCASTLE 3-1 BRENTFORD - CRAIG HOPE AT ST JAMES' PARK: Newcastle strode into the last four of the Carabao Cup thanks to an Italian who is starting to walk the walk.
Arsenal vs Crystal Palace - Carabao Cup RECAP: Live score, team news and updates as Gabriel Jesus ends goal drought in style with a hat-trick - including a very dubious second
18/12/24 06:00Re-live Mail Sport's live blog for the latest scores, team news and updates from Arsenal vs Crystal Palace and Newcastle vs Brentford in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals.
Newcastle's ambitious project has been 'dramatically' slowed down by financial restrictions, says Eddie Howe - with the fear of a points deduction 'affecting' their aim of winning silverware 'as quickly as possible'
17/12/24 12:08CRAIG HOPE: Because of PSR and Associated Party Transaction restrictions, the reality of Newcastle's situation is very different. They have not bought a first-team starter in the last two transfer windows.
Liverpool set to continue their teenage recruitment drive with Sunderland wonderkid as the Premier League title challengers target prolific 18-year-old
16/12/24 05:37Liverpool have made a habit in recent seasons of poaching talented teenagers from fellow English clubs, with the likes of Rio Ngumoha, Trey Nyoni and Amara Nallo signed.
How Eddie Howe has solved Newcastle's midfield conundrum, writes CRAIG HOPE
15/12/24 12:02CRAIG HOPE: It felt telling when Eddie Howe said that Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimaraes play the No 6 role differently.
Newcastle 4-0 Leicester: Ruud Van Nistelrooy suffers dismal first defeat as Foxes boss with Jacob Murphy scoring twice to fire Eddie Howe's side into the top half
14/12/24 04:54NEWCASTLE 4-0 LEICESTER: CRAIG HOPE AT ST JAMES' PARK: New Foxes boss Ruud van Nistelrooy lost for the first time as a manager in English football.
PREMIER LEAGUE RECAP: Live score, team news and updates as 10-man Liverpool strike back against Fulham, Mikel Arteta hauls off two of his star players in Everton stalemate and Newcastle give Van Nistelrooy a Ruud awakening
14/12/24 01:00This was Mail Sport's live blog for the latest team news, updates and live score from the 3pm Premier League meetings including Arsenal vs Everton and Liverpool vs Fulham
The bombshell admission that has left Newcastle stars wanting out - and why Eddie Howe can still salvage the dream, writes CRAIG HOPE
14/12/24 02:00CRAIG HOPE: The hierarchal declarations of ambition, Champions League football and club-record signings had us believing this was a journey in the fast lane at Newcastle.
Eddie Howe pays tribute to Callum Wilson after the Newcastle striker's latest injury setback... with star facing another two months on sidelines to cap nightmare year
13/12/24 11:17CRAIG HOPE: Mail Sport broke the news on Wednesday that the striker is facing two months on the sidelines after injuring his hamstring during Newcastle's 4-2 defeat at Brentford last weekend.
Newcastle sweating on another injury with Nick Pope now a doubt for Leicester clash - just days after Callum Wilson was ruled out for two months
12/12/24 07:36CRAIG HOPE: Wilson was ruled out for two months with a hamstring injury, as revealed by Mail Sport on Wednesday. And we understand Pope is now struggling with a knee issue.
NEWCASTLE CONFIDENTIAL: Key injury boost in midfield, the truth on Sandro Tonali's future and the next homegrown player who could be sold to comply with PSR
12/12/24 05:00CRAIG HOPE: Newcastle are still absorbing the loss of Callum Wilson for the next two months, but Confidential can reveal better news on the hamstring front.
Newcastle dealt major blow as Callum Wilson is ruled out AGAIN with a serious hamstring injury - just weeks after returning from four-month lay-off
11/12/24 07:58CRAIG HOPE: Newcastle have been rocked by the news that Callum Wilson will miss the next two months with a hamstring injury, Mail Sport can exclusively reveal.
Eddie Howe insists he'll be 'really pleased' to see Anthony Gordon continue 'blah, blah, blah' celebration - after the Newcastle star hit back at critics with new routine after netting against Liverpool
06/12/24 11:52Howe says he will be more than happy to see Gordon repeat his 'blah, blah, blah' celebration, after the Newcastle winger appeared to hit back at coverage of his form.
Why Pep Guardiola is insisting on targeting Bruno Guimaraes, Arsenal appointment could up Alexander Isak interest - and why 43 fans have been banned this season: NEWCASTLE CONFIDENTIAL
05/12/24 05:00CRAIG HOPE: Bruno Guimaraes is on Manchester City's shortlist of midfield targets, with Pep Guardiola thought to have insisted on his inclusion.
Newcastle 3-3 Liverpool: Fabian Schar's 90th-minute equaliser sees Premier League leaders drop points after Mo Salah double saw them come from behind to lead in six-goal thriller
04/12/24 09:25CRAIG HOPE AT ST JAMES'S PARK: Newcastle started the brighter, with Anthony Gordon testing Caoimhín Kelleher inside the first 60 seconds.
Newcastle vs Liverpool - Premier League RECAP: Live score, team news and updates as Magpies equalise late on in six-goal thriller at St James' Park... while Man City finally end winless run
04/12/24 05:59Re-live Mail Sport's live blog for the latest scores, team news and updates as Newcastle hosted Liverpool in the Premier League, plus updates from the rest of Wednesday's 7:30pm kick-offs.
Why Anthony Gordon hasn't hit top gear after 'waste of time' Euros and Liverpool 'distraction' - and the Eddie Howe pep talk that fired him up again
03/12/24 05:00CRAIG HOPE: The day Anthony Gordon went over his handlebars on a gravel track in the East German countryside, his world was turned upside down - and it had nothing to do with his bike accident.
Eddie Howe fears Newcastle are at risk of going 'STALE' without fresh additions to his squad... but admits financial restrictions could limit the club's transfer plans in January
03/12/24 11:00Eddie Howe has warned that his Newcastle squad are in danger of going stale if there is not fresh investment. Two transfer windows have passed without the starting XI being improved.
Eddie Howe insists 'there is no ban on shooting' as Newcastle's goal struggles continue against Crystal Palace - now the Magpies boss must be backed with new recruits in January, writes CRAIG HOPE
01/12/24 06:01CRAIG HOPE: How ever they do it - sell to buy or buy and worry about selling later - Newcastle need to bring in a player next month who can help them score goals. Help them shoot, even.
Crystal Palace 1-1 Newcastle: Daniel Munoz's 94th-minute equaliser rescues a point for the Eagles after Marc Guehi scores an own goal and Alexander Isak is forced off with an injury
30/11/24 05:06CRYSTAL PALACE 1-1 NEWCASTLE - CRAIG HOPE AT SELHURST PARK: Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi scored an own goal and team-mate Daniel Munoz missed an open one.
Crystal Palace vs Newcastle - 3pm Premier League games: Live score and updates from all four matches as Leicester are thrashed in front of new boss
30/11/24 01:30Recap Mail Sport's live blog of Crystal Palace vs Newcastle, Nottingham Forest vs Ipswich Town, Wolves vs Bournemouth and Brentford vs Leicester City in Saturday's 3pm Premier League games.
Eddie Howe insists he will only play Bruno Guimaraes and Sandro Tonali together IF it benefits the team - as Newcastle boss admits it is his responsibility to get the best out of Magpies duo
29/11/24 11:07CRAIG HOPE: The Magpies boss has not paired the midfielders in the same starting XI since October, a run of four matches.
NEWCASTLE CONFIDENTIAL: Toon eye 'the new Viktor Gyokeres' as ex-Sunderland boss given key role in young stars' development
28/11/24 05:00CRAIG HOPE: Former Sunderland boss Jack Ross has been promoted to a key strategic role working closely with sporting director Paul Mitchell, Confidential can reveal.
Newcastle 0-2 West Ham: Eddie Howe's side fumble to give Julen Lopetegui the win he so badly needed
25/11/24 09:56NEWCASTLE 0-2 WEST HAM - CRAIG HOPE AT ST JAMES' PARK: This sort of game has long been a problem for Eddie Howe's Newcastle, when the onus is on them to pick the lock.
Newcastle vs West Ham - Premier League RECAP: Score, team news and updates as Hammers score early in both halves to earn much-needed win for Julen Lopetegui
25/11/24 06:30Re-live Mail Sport's live blog for the score, team news and updates as Newcastle hosted West Ham at St James' Park in the Monday night Premier League kick-off.
NEWCASTLE CONFIDENTIAL: Training ground expansion revealed, the latest on prospect of January spending spree and how Alan Shearer could be touted to house NUFC academy stars!
21/11/24 05:00EXCLUSIVE BY CRAIG HOPE: Newcastle chiefs are working on new plans to expand the site of the current training ground, Confidential can exclusively reveal.
Why Thomas Tuchel must push Harry Kane to the margins, writes CRAIG HOPE. Yes, he played the pass of the match in the 5-0 win over Ireland at Wembley, but he now slows England down
18/11/24 10:07COMMENT BY CRAIG HOPE: There is a big enough body of evidence now to know that, in an England shirt at least, Harry Kane's body is starting to slow.
England 5-0 Ireland PLAYER RATINGS: Which Three Lions star displayed class and composure? Who played their best in a long time? And which visiting player was turned inside and out at Wembley?
17/11/24 07:21CRAIG HOPE AT WEMBLEY: England sealed promotion back to the top tier of the UEFA Nations League on Sunday night by thrashing the Republic of Ireland on Sunday.
England vs Ireland - Nations League: Recap as Three Lions maul their 10-man opponents at Wembley as they earn promotion back to League A in Lee Carsley's final match as interim manager
17/11/24 03:30Recap Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as England take on the Republic of Ireland in the Nations League at Wembley.
Noni Madueke reveals why he walked straight down the tunnel after being substituted in 1-1 draw with Arsenal - after Rio Ferdinand branded the Chelsea star 'disrespectful'
15/11/24 10:30CRAIG HOPE: The winger clearly was not happy when he was withdrawn by Enzo Maresca in the 68th minute of the 1-1 draw with Arsenal at Stamford Bridge.
Greece 0-3 England PLAYER RATINGS: Who had a very encouraging debut? Which youngster was man of the match? And who was much improved from Wembley defeat?
14/11/24 09:39CRAIG HOPE: Heading into the game, discussion centred around the glut of injury withdrawals that Lee Carsley 's squad had suffered - with nine stars pulling out in total.
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Carlos Alcaraz reveals he partied in Ibiza for THREE DAYS straight before winning Wimbledon in new Netflix documentary Let his hair down 
Snooker icon reveals how he has been tamed by beauty queen partner 23 YEARS his junior after gambling away millions during his heyday
Ronnie O'Sullivan and Ali Carter bitter feud takes yet another twist as fans spot off-camera gesture at the Snooker World Championship Subtle move 
Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn face-off for first time since 'egg-gate' - with security on red alert ahead of huge grudge match Explosive reunion? 
Lewis Hamilton's vegan burger company 'shuts down' leaving '150 jobless' after recording £8MILLION in losses New report claims 
Mykhailo Mudryk doping ban update as chief confirms Chelsea could SAVE a huge chunk of his £88m transfer fee Silver lining for Blues? 
Snooker star John Higgins reveals heart-breaking reason behind breaking down in BBC interview after reaching Last-16 at the Crucible Sad scenes 
Michael Schumacher's son spotted on celebrity dating app Raya, as he wipes Miss Universe girlfriend from his recent Instagram posts
Leeds WAGs join their £110m Premier League promotion party as partners offer a peek inside champagne-soaked dressing room celebrations
Spain love triangle footballer makes red carpet debut with stunning new girlfriend as he tries to move on from the drama Moving on 
Luke Littler hints he will BOYCOTT tournaments in one country in cryptic social media post - after something he 'can't explain' happened there
Man United star Victor Lindelof's wife reveals the shocking real reason why he had to suddenly leave their Europa League win over Lyon mid-match
Watch: The moment Troy Deeney is SENT OFF on his Baller League debut - with former Watford star sparking brawl after clashing with opponent
Sheffield United star has to be held back as rival players clash during pitch invasion - after Burnley are promoted back to the Premier League
Federico Valverde scores stunning stoppage time winner as Real Madrid keep title hopes alive - while suspended Kylian Mbappe is BOOED in the stands by furious fans
Furious Max Verstappen hits out at F1's rulers and insists people 'can't handle the truth'... as a five-second penalty costs him in Saudi Arabia with rival Oscar Piastri claiming victory
Declan Rice gifted signed guitar by Ed Sheeran and challenged to 'play it next time' they meet - after the pair duetted at the England camp during Euro 2020
Ben Whittaker DENIES spitting at Liam Cameron's corner after being branded 'classless' by TV commentator for his reaction after second round victory
Tom Aspinall appears to aim a savage dig at Jon Jones over the UFC legend's doping history - as negotiations for huge heavyweight title fight drag on
Dimitri Payet's former mistress claims he 'forced her to film vile sex acts' and lifts lid on their 'fake wedding' behind wife of 20 years' back
Rory McIlroy's rumoured ex Amanda Balionis back on TV for the first time since his Masters win He became sixth man to clinch career Grand Slam 
Kobbie Mainoo posts throwback photo of himself wearing rival's kit to leave fans stunned as Man United star celebrates his 20th birthday
Cardiff place Aaron Ramsey in charge after sacking Omer Riza - with Arsenal legend given three games to save club from relegation
Nicky Butt 'is cautioned by police as he is revealed as the man who headbutted a security guard after being spotted urinating at his birthday party'
Inside the beating heart of Goodison Park as Everton fans prepare to bid farewell to the ground that has united their community for 133 years
Rory McIlroy pictured arriving in Belfast as Masters champion steps off $70million private jet after travelling with daughter Poppy
Lewis Hamilton is blasted as 'f***ing dangerous' by F1 star at Saudi Arabian GP as Ferrari driver learns fate after investigation into incident
Paul Scholes sparks concern over his appearance during TV punditry gig for Man United's win over Lyon He was on punditry duty on Thursday night 
Doting dad Cristiano Ronaldo shows his softer side as footballer playfully celebrates daughter's 3rd birthday with heartwarming Instagram post
Neymar is carted off pitch in tears after ANOTHER injury blow, as joy of 100th home game for boyhood side Santos turns to despair Sad and familiar sight 
Jude Bellingham breaks silence after Real Madrid's humbling Champions League defeat by Arsenal - following clashes with Rice and Saka
Incredible moment the third fastest woman EVER turns up to her son's sports day mums' race... and shows no mercy Olympian at play 
Harry Kane fights back tears in front of fans as England captain's career-long trophy drought stretches past 15 years with Bayern Munich's shock defeat
Serena Williams claims she would have been 'banned for TWENTY YEARS' if tennis superstar had failed doping test like world No1 Jannik Sinner
Rory McIlroy's wife Erica Stoll reacts to 'mystery blonde' who hugged him after Masters win Came after he had celebrated with family 
Myles Lewis-Skelly pokes fun at Antonio Rudiger after Real Madrid defender got away with STAMP on teenage star during Arsenal's victory
Arsenal WAGs enjoy memorable night in Madrid as Bukayo Saka's girlfriend Tolami Benson celebrates win over Real Champions League win 
Scottie Scheffler reveals the truth behind Rory McIlroy Green Jacket moment after backlash for 'classless' move World No 1's exit 
Harriet Dart's spikiest on-court moments: A cut-throat rivalry and rows with umpires - after Brit star told opponent who smelt 'really bad' to put deodorant on
Olympics gender-row boxer Imane Khelif reveals body transformation plans to fight at the next Games - with eyes on another gold medal
Sport's ultimate power couple 'in deep CRISIS': Ex-Man United star Bastian Schweinsteiger and tennis ace Ana Ivanovic 'face marriage split after nine years'
British star Harriet Dart issues apology for asking umpire to tell her opponent to put deodorant on - before French player delivers hilarious response
Watch Unai Emery's priceless reactions to Aston Villa missing two golden chances to draw level with PSG in dramatic Champions League exit
Embarrassing moment Aston Villa play EUROPA LEAGUE anthem instead of Champions League theme as players line up for crunch quarter-final 
Princes William and George are joined by the Duke and Duchess of Westminster to watch Aston Villa's thrilling Champions League battle against PSG
Speedway champion Tai Woffinden provides health update after life-threatening crash left him in a coma He was airlifted to hospital for emergency treatment after collision 
Former Man United Premier League winner, 43, looks unrecognisable as he blends in with fans on his Old Trafford return Remember him? 
Tennis fans blast 'disrespectful' British star Harriet Dart after she asked umpire to tell her opponent to put DEODORANT on in mid-match complaint
Snooker star reveals he almost died from being spiked with KETAMINE on a night out as he thanks manager for saving his life
Rory McIlroy's chef reveals what could be on the menu for his Champions Dinner after Master win - and it's not Irish stew! Food for thought 
Inside the lavish $22m mansion that Rory McIlroy shares with wife Erica Stoll and daughter Poppy - as Masters champion returns home after Augusta triumph 
World Cup winner reveals rare genetic condition that leaves doctors wondering 'how he can WALK' - and reveals what he should have done sooner
Cristiano Ronaldo's girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez shows off her huge 'engagement ring', weeks after he gave a savage reason for why he hasn't married her
Henry blasts Man United player for doing something he's 'never seen before' - as Carragher compares them to under-FIVES for goal conceded at Newcastle 
Bizarre error sees the WRONG Fulham player subbed off - with fuming boss Marco Silva told the decision can't be reversed after five-minute delay
EXCLUSIVE Rory McIlroy in line to be awarded freedom of his hometown after thrilling Masters victory completed career Grand Slam
Jack Grealish 'racks up £5,000 bar bill and copies Wolf of Wall Street gesture as Man City star parties in swanky London nightclub' 
Chelsea's toxic atmosphere is laid bare in new Stamford Bridge footage after Enzo Maresca appeared to go to war with his own fans after Ipswich draw
Football fans left perplexed and confused as Real Madrid legend Luka Modric, 39, becomes minority owner at mid-table Championship club
Barcelona women's star who touched an opponent's genitals and asked 'do you have a d***' during a match is BANNED for 'inappropriate touching'
Newcastle star Dan Burn hailed as a 'legend' after being filmed pushing a stranger's broken-down car to safety Video goes viral 
Heartbreak for Tom Brady as Birmingham City lose EFL Trophy final after NFL legend jets in for Wembley clash Beaten by Peterborough 
Kylian Mbappe sent off for 'disgusting' horror challenge - just days before Real Madrid's crucial Champions League clash against Arsenal
EXCLUSIVE Michael Schumacher signs Jackie Stewart crash helmet - with the aid of his wife - for charity auction... 12 years after horror skiing accident
Conor McGregor puts $500,000 bet on UFC 314 showdown between Michael Chandler and Paddy Pimblett after teasing potential comeback fight
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe admitted to hospital and will miss Magpies' clash with Man United Howe had felt unwell earlier in week 
Tammy Abraham starts PRAYING after horrendous head clash knocked out AC Milan team-mate The sickening collision left Abraham concerned 
Shocking moment Masters star Max Homa smashes shot into helpless caddie... before screaming at him US star had a moment to forget 
Mohamed Salah SIGNS new £380,000-per-week Liverpool deal as club's owners break their own golden rule to keep 'The Egyptian King'
Andre Onana could be DROPPED for Man United's trip to Newcastle after Lyon horror show - as Ruben Amorim prepares to wield the axe
You can afford a couple more of those now, Mo! Salah shows off £725,000 watch at his Liverpool new £50m contract signing presentation
Football's podcast war: Gary Lineker sticks the knife into rival Gary Neville's pod for 'languishing miles behind' while he rakes in £1.4m profit
Manchester United supporters accuse French police of tear-gassing them after being kept behind in the stadium following 2-2 draw in Lyon
Paul Scholes blasts Andre Onana for his two blunders in Man United's 2-2 draw against Lyon - as goalkeeper endures nightmare evening
Luke Littler upstaged by hometown hero Nathan Aspinall in Manchester - as 'The Asp' claims Premier League Darts win in front of Wayne Rooney
Conor McGregor posts training clip - teasing comeback and declares which UFC 314 fight he is 'interested' in Will we see a return? 
Prince William goes through emotional rollercoaster watching his beloved Aston Villa in Paris as he relishes 'making really important memories' with George
Rory McIlroy's daughter Poppy upstages her dad with astonishing putt at iconic Masters Par-3 contest Poppy lit up Augusta 
Jude Bellingham's dismissive reaction to manager Carlo Ancelotti caught in new footage from Arsenal loss - with Real Madrid boss 'mortally wounded'
Injured Gabriel is glued to his seat under a blanket as his wife goes wild at Arsenal's Champions League win over Real Madrid Warm celebrations 
Meet the owners of 1,900-square-foot house next to Masters golf course who have turned down MILLIONS to sell to Augusta National owners
Fans hail 'humble' Rice for his brilliant interview with Arsenal legend Henry after scoring TWO free-kicks in Champions League win over Real Madrid
Three Real stars called out for 'no sign of life' in Spanish press after loss at Arsenal: 'Tragedy in London'... 'A shipwreck'... 'Humiliation'
Fans joke Micah Richards could be SACKED for 'crude' on-air gag that left Jamie Carragher in stitches Remark saw Carragher burst out laughing 
Kylian Mbappe's priceless reaction to Declan Rice scoring TWO incredible free-kicks in 12 minutes as Arsenal secure dominant Champions League win
Jockey who was banned after riding tragic Celebre d'Allen at Grand National DELETES his social media following backlash from Aintree
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Ian Wright REJECTS Eni Aluko's apology, as he breaks silence on her accusing him of 'blocking' opportunities...
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- Ian Wright REJECTS Eni Aluko's apology, as he breaks silence on her accusing him of 'blocking' opportunities for women in football
- Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively jet in as Wrexham close in on promotion to the Championship - as Deadpool star pours pints and parties with fans ahead of crunch Charlton clash
- Copa del Rey final thrown into chaos as Real Madrid withdraw from pre-match activities and match official breaks down CRYING in response to critical video shared by Los Blancos' in-house TV channel
- Chris Eubank Jr MAKES the weight for grudge showdown with Conor Benn on Saturday night - coming in 0.6lbs under 170lbs limit
- White men 'blocked' from applying for jobs at Premier League clubs including Man United and Liverpool, as they advertise 'only to women and ethnic minority candidates'
- The Eubanks are REUNITED: Father and son bury the hatchet as Chris Eubank Sr walks side-by-side with Jr on night old family feud is settled against Conor Benn
- Inside Chris Eubank Sr's fractured relationship with son Jr after fighter ignored boxing legend father's desperate pleas to abandon 'illegal' fight with Conor Benn
- Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa - FA Cup RECAP: Eagles blow Unai Emery's sorry side away to reach final
- Dimitri Payet insists relationship with former mistress was 'consensual' in new testimony after ex-girlfriend accused ex-West Ham star of 'forcing her to film bizarre sex acts' and 'drink her own urine'
- Humiliating NFL Draft moment as Shedeur Sanders' dreams are crushed by brutal prank call
- Wayne Rooney's son leaves fans in stitches with hilarious drawing of Man United legend
- Chris Eubank Sr launches fresh attack on son ahead of crunch Conor Benn showdown - claiming he 'has never understood what boxing is about'
- How to train like Conor Benn: 156-pound fighter details hour-by-hour plan he is using to beat Chris Eubank Jr
- Chelsea vs Everton - Premier League RECAP: Nicolas Jackson breaks his barren spell with his first goal of 2025 as Blues boost their hopes of securing Champions League football
- PREMIER LEAGUE RECAP: Brighton and Fulham net dramatic late winners as Newcastle send Ipswich back to the Championship
- Shedeur Sanders' NFL Draft nightmare continues as humiliated QB plummets out of third round in worst slide in history... despite Trump's demand
- Maya Jama joins Marcus Rashford and Declan Rice ringside for Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn clash - as other stars including Idris Elba and KSI also settle in for grudge bout
- Boxing's most bitter fight night: Chris Eubank Jr takes on Conor Benn, son of his famous father's greatest rival, but Chris Sr refuses to attend amid a failed drugs test, 'egg-gate' - and a promoter who's dating the opposition's sister
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