Newcastle United ended a five-game losing streak with a 3-1 victory over Brighton at St James' Park. Goals from Will Osula, Dan Burn, and Harvey Barnes provided a crucial win for manager Eddie Howe in front of the club's Saudi owners.
PIF ends investment after five years and $5bnLIV announces new independent board in funding pushLIV Golf has launched its search for fresh investment in a race against time to save its future after official confirmation Saudi funding would cease at the end of the 2026 season.Hours after LIV announced the creation of a new independent board minus Yasir al-Rumayyan, the governor of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, a PIF statement formally substantiated the rumours that it was pulling the plug on the start-up after around $5bn (£3.7bn) of investment. Continue reading...
LIV Golf has announced plans to seek new investment after confirming Saudi Public Investment Fund backing will end after the 2026 season. The breakaway golf league, which has received approximately $5bn from PIF since 2022, unveiled a new independent board led by Gene Davis and Jon Zinman, with Yasir al-Rumayyan stepping down. The tour stated it will transition from its foundational launch phase to a diversified multi-partner investment model, expressing confidence in securing sponsors to continue operations.
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe is set for a 'stressful' meeting with the club's Saudi owners, including Yasir al-Rumayyan, to discuss the team's poor form. Howe faces scrutiny over player selection, tactics, and team morale as Newcastle struggles in the league.
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe will meet with the club's Saudi Arabian owners next week to discuss the team's poor form, which has seen them win only three of 11 Premier League games. The delegation, led by PIF chair Yasir al-Rumayyan, will quiz Howe face-to-face despite the team sitting 14th. Topics include summer recruitment plans, a new training ground, and stadium options. Bayern Munich are reportedly interested in Anthony Gordon for around £75m, with Newcastle also considering offers for Tino Livramento and Sandro Tonali to avoid European spending rule fines.
