Barcelonaâs teenage sensation Lamine Yamal missed training on Thursday, sparking concerns ahead of Sundayâs La Liga clash with Sevilla. The 18-year-old, who rescued a 1-1 draw for Barca against Newcastle in the first leg of their Champions League round of 16 tie on Tuesday night, is said to be struggling with illness.
The Premier League's quest to secure a fifth Champions League qualification spot again for next season was dealt a hammer blow this week following a string of disastrous results on Europe's elite stage. UEFAâs European Performance Spots (EPS) are awarded to the two nations whose clubs perform best across all three major European competitions, but the English top flight is suddenly looking over its shoulder.
Former Crystal Palace and Newcastle United striker Dwight Gayle is the latest guest on the Beast Mode On Podcast, where he discusses his journey from non-league to the Premier League after being let go by Arsenal as a youngster. Now 36, Gayle looks back at idolising David Beckham and Cristiano Ronaldo, why it never clicked with Tony Pulis and much more.
Eddie Howe whisked away the frustration of a "soft" late equaliser to focus on what he described as an "outstanding" Newcastle United performance against Barcelona. St James' Park was rocking as the Magpies went toe-to-toe with the Catalan giants, only to be denied a first-leg advantage by a controversial late penalty that leaves the Champions League round of 16 tie on a knife-edge heading into the second leg at Camp Nou.
Newcastle were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 clash with Barcelona on Tuesday. Eddie Howe's side looked on course to record a famous victory when Harvey Barnes gave them the lead in the 86th minute, only for Malick Thiaw to concede a stoppage-time penalty which Lamine Yamal converted with the final kick of the game.
Joey Barton has been remanded into custody until next month after appearing in court charged with assaulting a man near a golf club in Merseyside. The former Manchester City and Newcastle United midfielder appeared at Liverpool Magistratesâ Court alongside co-accused Gary OâGrady on Tuesday following his arrest over the weekend.
Former Manchester City and Newcastle United midfielder Joey Barton has reportedly been arrested on suspicion of wounding following an alleged fight at a golf club. The incident in question is said to have taken place on the evening of Sunday, March 8 at a sporting facility on Merseyside. It is claimed that Barton was taken into custody by local police.
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has carefully navigated the fallout from Xavi Hernandez's controversial remarks. Speaking ahead of this week's Champions League clash, the German coach refused to be drawn into a public dispute, opting instead to protect the privacy of their conversations while maintaining his team's focus amid the mounting political tension surrounding the club.
Sixteen teams will be whittled down to a final eight as the race for English football's most prestigious domestic cup prize heats up - here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about the upcoming draw
Sandro Tonali has been told that he âdeserves to play for a big teamâ, with the Newcastle midfielder reported to be attracting admiring glances from the likes of Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea. The Italy international has been at St Jamesâ Park since 2023, with Giuseppe Rossi telling GOAL why big-money bids for a proven Premier League performer could be tabled during the summer transfer window of 2026.
Eddie Howe has turned up the heat ahead of Newcastle United's monumental Champions League last-16 first leg against Barcelona, describing it as the "biggest game in the clubâs history". Following a disappointing FA Cup exit at the hands of Manchester City, the Magpies boss is determined to ensure his squad does not dwell on domestic setbacks with the eyes of the footballing world turning to St. James' Park on Tuesday.
Barcelonaâs superstars have swapped the sunshine of Catalonia for the historic charm of Northumberland, and it seems they have found themselves in a wizarding wonderland. Ahead of their massive Champions League last-16 first-leg tie against Newcastle United, Hansi Flickâs squad checked into Matfen Hall, a stunning 200-year-old mansion that left the players convinced they had accidentally boarded the Hogwarts Express rather than a private jet.
Barcelona star Fermin Lopez has warned his team-mates to prepare for a battle as they shift their focus to a daunting Champions League trip to Newcastle's famous St James' Park stadium. The Catalan giants secured a gritty 1-0 victory over Athletic Club in La Liga on Saturday night, but the celebrations were short-lived as the squad immediately turned their attention to the looming challenge of facing Newcastle.
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has hailed Manchester City as the finest team his side has encountered this season, placing them ahead of Premier League title rivals Arsenal. The Magpies were condemned to a 3-1 defeat at St James' Park on Saturday night as the Cityzens fought from behind to secure their spot in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup, marking their fourth victory over Newcastle in a gruelling campaign.
Real Madrid have reportedly entered the transfer battle for Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali, with the Spanish giants dispatching scouts to St James' Park on Saturday evening for what was ostensibly a reconnaissance trip to study Manchester City ahead of their upcoming Champions League showdown. However, it has emerged that the delegation was actually on a "double mission", with the Italy international featuring on their summer shortlist.
Newcastle United are reportedly monitoring the situation of Tottenham striker Dominic Solanke as they prepare for a potential summer move. The Magpies are keeping a close eye on the developing situation in north London, where a once-unthinkable scenario of relegation is beginning to look increasingly plausible as a disastrous campaign has left Spurs embroiled in a battle for survival at the bottom of the Premier League table.
Newcastle Unitedâs FA Cup dreams were dashed at St James' Park as Manchester City staged a clinical comeback to secure a 3-1 victory and a place in the quarter-finals. Despite a blistering start from the Magpies that saw Harvey Barnes open the scoring, the treble-chasers asserted their dominance through Savinho and a decisive brace from Omar Marmoush.
Manchester City supporters were met with a surprise on Saturday afternoon as the team sheets for their FA Cup fifth-round clash against Newcastle United were released. Absent from the matchday squad entirely was star striker Erling Haaland, raising immediate concerns over his fitness ahead of a pivotal run of fixtures for the club. The Norwegian forward has now missed two of the last three matches for the Blues.
Mikel Arteta is looking to reinforce his engine room as Arsenal reportedly intensify their pursuit of Newcastle star Sandro Tonali. The presence of the player's representative at a recent Premier League fixture has sparked fresh speculation over a summer transfer following surprise links in January.
Manchester United have sparked a backlash from supporters after confirming a five per cent increase in season ticket prices for the 2026-27 campaign. The move marks the fourth consecutive year that costs have risen at Old Trafford, following a decade-long freeze under previous regimes, as the club seeks to boost revenue to fuel their pursuit of domestic and European silverware.
Manchester United fans were left shocked on Wednesday night as Casemiro arrived at St Jamesâ Park to face Newcastle sporting a highly visible and painful-looking battle scar. The experienced Brazilian midfielder was seen with a significant black eye and substantial swelling on his left cheek, leading to immediate and widespread questions from both supporters and the media regarding exactly how such an injury was sustained.
Manchester United goalkeeper Senne Lammens has issued a scathing assessment of the team's performance in their 2-1 defeat to Newcastle United, admitting the squad had a "collective off day" at St James' Park. The loss ended Michael Carrickâs honeymoon period as interim manager, marking his first defeat since taking the reins seven weeks ago.
Manchester United's defensive crisis seemingly got even worse after a 2-1 defeat at St. James' Park. Concerns are now growing over Noussair Mazraoui after video footage emerged showing the defender limping as he left the stadium.
Thomas Tuchel has been urged to snub the likes of Cole Palmer and Phil Foden by picking âworld-beaterâ Marcus Rashford on the left wing for England at the 2026 World Cup. Former Three Lions star Lee Sharpe has told GOAL the Manchester United academy graduate, who is currently on loan at Barcelona, possesses qualities that his rivals for an international starting berth do not have.
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