Newcastle's UEFA Champions League run came to a screeching halt on Wednesday, but they traded haymakers (and goals) with the mighty Barcelona in a breathless first half, before conceding four unanswered in a 7-2 defeat.

Victory over Barcelona may not win Newcastle the competition, but it would validate this season as significant progress, which is crucial after recent struggles.

PollBarça: More fear than harm for Marc BernalFC Barcelone / @x.com/FCBarcelona_catAnxiety had gripped Blaugrana fans after young talent Marc Bernal was substituted at halftime during yesterday’s

Since arriving at Newcastle in the summer of 2022, Alexander Isak has become arguably the most talked about — and most wanted — striker in modern football. On the latest episode of “The Athletic FC Podcast”, Ayo Akinwolere, Newcastle reporter Chris ...

Newcastle United are considering a move for Porto striker Samu Aghehowa as they seek to replace Alexander Isak. Now, according to the Athletic’s David Ornstein, Newcastle have now targeted Aghehowa who scored 27 goals in all competitions last season ...

Newcastle United host FC Barcelona at St. James’ Park in their 2025-26 UEFA Champions League opener, a marquee clash on Matchday 1 of the competition. With both clubs sharing a historic link through Sir Bobby Robson, expectations are high for a hard ...

One other striker who Bayern Munich will not be pursuing this summer is Victor Osimhen:

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