Newcastle Archives - Wontumi Online

12 Jan

Newcastle United Post £73M Loss For 2022-23 Season

Wontumi1SportsNewcastle

Newcastle United could still have to sell players to their rivals, their chief executive has warned after they posted a £73m loss for the 2022-23 season. The Magpies were taken over by the Saudi Public Investment Fund in October 2021 when 19th in the Premier League. They finished fourth last season and qualified for the Champions League. However, Darren Eales said “there is a long way to go” for the club to match the revenue of the biggest sides. “To put it into perspective, we want to be a top-six sustainable club and Tottenham’s latest accounts available [showed the total…

14 Dec

UCL: Man Utd, Newcastle exits could see EPL lose fifth spot next season

Evans ManassehSportsEPL, Man Utd, Newcastle, UCL

The Premier League is in danger of missing out on one extra Champions League spot for next season. This follows the early elimination of Manchester United and Newcastle United this campaign. Both teams finished bottom of their groups and are out of Europe entirely. From next season, the Champions League will be expanded to 36 teams, and two European leagues will be rewarded with extra places. That means the team that finishes fifth in the Premier League this season could automatically qualify for the Champions League. However, UEFA determines which two leagues will benefit from the additional places by its…

19 Oct

Sandro Tonali: Newcastle Confirm Midfielder Is Being Investigated Over Alleged Betting Activity

Wontumi1SportsBET, Newcastle, Sandro Tonali

Newcastle United have confirmed midfielder Sandro Tonali is being investigated by the Italian Prosecutor's Office and the Italian football federation in relation to alleged illegal betting activity. The 23-year-old was recently withdrawn from Italy's training camp. Newcastle say Tonali is co-operating with the enquiry. "He and his family will continue to receive the club's full support," the club added in a statement. "Due to this ongoing process, Sandro and Newcastle United are unable to offer further comment at this time." Tonali and Aston Villa's Nicolo Zaniolo recently left Italy's training camp for Euro 2024 qualifiers against Malta and England after being told…

19 Sep

Newcastle United Fan In Stable Condition After Being Stabbed In Milan Before Champions League Tie

Wontumi1SportsNewcastle

A Newcastle fan is in a stable condition in hospital after being stabbed in Milan on Monday, Italian police have confirmed. The fan was stabbed twice in the arm and once in the back, but is expected to leave hospital on Tuesday. Police say they were called to an incident in the popular nightlife area of Navigli at around midnight. Newcastle face AC Milan in the Champions League at the San Siro on Tuesday at 17:45 BST. The police said: "The victim was with a friend and it is thought they encountered a group of seven/eight other people. It is…

23 May

Newcastle Secure Champions League Qualification

Wontumi1SportsChampions League Qualification, Newcastle

Newcastle claimed the point needed to secure a top-four Premier League finish with a goalless draw against relegation-threated Leicester, whose fate is now out of their own hands. Eddie Howe’s side failed to break the deadlock in a match they dominated, striking the post three times, but the result was sufficient for the Magpies to make a return to the Champions League next season. Newcastle’s are four points clear of fifth-placed Liverpool heading into Sunday’s final day of the season, while Leicester remain in the relegation zone, two points adrift of safety. The hosts had 81% possession during the contest…