South Melbourne Overview

Newcastle United's pre-season preparations took a dark turn on Saturday night as Anthony Elanga was stretchered off following a brutal challenge during a friendly against Valencia. The incident at the Mestalla sparked a massive confrontation on the touchline involving players and staff from both sides as tensions boiled over in Spain.

Lewis Hall has departed Newcastle United’s training camp in Spain, returning to Tyneside ahead of schedule. While the club maintains he is managing a minor fitness issue, his exit comes at a time when Manchester United are heavily linked with a move for the talented left-back.