Newcastle Knights

Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund have completed a buyout of Premier League club Newcastle, giving hope to fans dreaming of a first title in almost a century but concerning human rights activists that the kingdom had gained a foothold in the world's richest football league.

Newcastle United is sold by Mike Ashley to Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund, making the Premier League club one of the world's wealthiest.

A Saudi-led consortium completed its takeover of Premier League club Newcastle United on Friday morning despite warnings from Amnesty International that the deal represented “sportswashing” of the Gulf kingdom’s human rights record.

Premier League club United have been sold to Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund after a protracted takeover and legal fight involving concerns about piracy and rights abuses in the kingdom. The Stg 300 million ($A559 million) takeover by the Saudi Public Investment Fund initially collapsed last year over concerns about …

A Saudi Arabian-led consortium has completed its purchase of Premier League club Newcastle United as a long-running takeover saga finally reached the conclusion the majority of the club's supporters desired.

Newcastle United’s takeover by a Saudi-led consortium has now been approved and completed, the Premier League confirmed on Thursday evening. The takeover brings to an end Mike Ashley’s 14-year reign in charge at St James’ Park.

A Saudi-backed takeover of Newcastle is set to get the green light from the Premier League despite warnings from Amnesty International on Thursday that the deal represents "sportswashing" of the Gulf kingdom's human rights record.

In his final Sterlo's Wrap ever for Wide World of Sports, the Parramatta legend said he was looking north of Sydney for a team that might surprise in 2022. While the Knights did make the post-season for the second consecutive year,

Saudi Arabia is to lift its ban on Qatar-based beIN Sports, a source said Thursday, potentially smoothing the way for a Saudi takeover of England’s Newcastle United football club. Saudi Arabia banned the major broadcaster,

Tottenham fear they are losing the battle to have their four South American players released early from international duty so they can be ready for their next Premier League fixture against Newcastle.