Soccer-Saudi era begins at Newcastle with Spurs visit


FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - Wolverhampton Wanderers v Newcastle United - Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton, Britain - October 2, 2021 Newcastle United manager Steve Bruce reacts Action Images via Reuters/Carl Recine

MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - Newcastle United begin their new era under Saudi ownership when they face Tottenham Hotspur at St James' Park with Steve Bruce set for his 1000th game as a manager and possibly his last with the North East club.

Last week, to the delight of their fans, Newcastle was sold to a consortium dominated by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) alongside minority partners PCP Capital Partners and League.

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