Newcastle 'fully expected' to reach St. James' Park agreement over £15.3m star
Newcastle are expected to sign Matt Targett on a permanent basis this summer, according to Sky Sports journalist Keith Downie.
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Qatar 2022 ‘door open’ to Chelsea’s Ziyech: Morocco federation chief
RABAT: Morocco’s national team would still welcome Chelsea attacker Hakim Ziyech, the head of its football federation said Wednesday, despite a dispute with the national coach before the kingdom qualified for the 2022 World Cup.“The doors of the national team are open to all Moroccan players, regardless of their differences,” Fouzi Lekjaa said during a federation board meeting.Ziyech had in February ruled himself out of playing for his country again after coach Vahid Halilhodzic omitted the 28-year-old for an Africa Cup of Nations game, reproaching him for indiscipline.But Lekjaa said Wednesday that “nobody can stop a Moroccan player playing for the national team, whether it’s Ziyech, (right back Noussair) Mazraoui or anyone else.”He said he would discuss this “personal conviction” with Halilhodzic on the coach’s return from holidays later this month.Halilhodzic, a former Nantes and Paris Saint-Germain player, had said that Ziyech “lacks respect” and could “blow up the team.”Despite leading the team to qualifying for next year’s World Cup in Qatar, Halilhodzic has been criticized in Morocco for his strategic choices and rumors have circulated of his possible departure.Lekjaa said Wednesday that the Bosnian-French 69-year-old “is currently the trainer of the national team...
MENA Tour back with Beautiful Thailand Swing
DUBAI: After 25 challenging months and a pair of unavoidable false starts, the MENA Tour is back with a brighter than ever outlook.
Four days which could define Newcastle United's summer transfer window
Newcastle United could all but secure their Premier League status ahead of next season with wins against Leicester City and Crystal Palace. The Magpies will host the two sides at St James' Park in the space of four days and know six points from both those fixtures would guarantee survival.
Newcastle vs Leicester Live Stream: How to Watch, Team News, Head to Head, Odds, Prediction and Everything You Need to Know
Newcastle United play Leicester City in the Premier League this weekend – here’s everything you need to know about the fixture.
Galway United defender Alex Murphy set for Newcastle move
Newcastle United are set to sign Galway United star Alex Murphy, holding off a scatter of other clubs in the battle for the 17-year-old.
Bundesliga game paused to allow Mainz defender Niakhate break fast
LONDON: It proved to be a standout day in German sport when play was paused during a Bundesliga match to allow Mainz defender Moussa Niakhate to break his fast.
Three relegation-threatened players Newcastle United could consider this summer
Newcastle United took another huge step towards Premier League survival with a hard-fought victory against Wolves. Chris Wood's strike from the penalty spot in front of the Gallowgate End on Friday night has extended the Magpies' cushion over the relegation zone to 10 points.