Newcastle Stands by Howe Despite Struggles

Tuesday's newspapers bring forth a myriad of sports stories and transfer rumors. Newcastle United's ownership remains committed to Eddie Howe, despite the team's poor performance this season, with plans to reassess the managerial situation in the summer, as reported by The Athletic. Meanwhile, a recent financial report reveals that Daniel Levy, former executive chair of Tottenham, received a higher compensation package during the 2024/25 season than the combined total of all 64 players and staff at the club's women's team, according to The Guardian. The sports headlines are reviewed every Monday to Friday on Sky Sports News in the Back Pages segment, also available as a podcast for those who miss the show. West Bromwich Albion faces a potential points deduction due to alleged breaches of the EFL's Profit and Sustainability regulations, as stated by The Athletic. There is growing speculation that Sheffield Wednesday will soon be under new ownership, with a possible deal expected by the end of the month, as reported by the Daily Mail. Dundee United is in discussions with Melbourne Victory to agree on a fee for Joshua Rawlins, according to the Daily Record. In other news, Iran has ordered punishment for the returning women's football captain who sought refuge in Australia, as reported by The Sun. Union Berlin has responded to sexist comments after appointing Marie-Louise Eta as their head coach, a historic first for a woman to lead a men's team in one of Europe's top five leagues, as stated by The Athletic. Lamine Yamal has challenged Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone to assign a man-marker to him as Barcelona seeks a comeback in their Champions League quarter-final, according to The Times.