Newcastle United Stands by Eddie Howe Despite Recent Struggles
Major headlines and transfer rumors from Tuesday's newspapers include Newcastle United's owners maintaining their support for Eddie Howe, despite the team's current poor performance, with plans to reassess the manager's position in the summer. Meanwhile, it has been revealed that Daniel Levy, former executive chairman of Tottenham, received a higher payment during the 2024/25 season than the combined total of all 64 players and staff at the club's women's team. Other news includes West Bromwich Albion facing a potential points deduction for allegedly breaching the EFL's Profit and Sustainability regulations, and Sheffield Wednesday potentially coming under new ownership by the end of the month. Additionally, Dundee United is in discussions with Melbourne Victory to agree on a fee for Joshua Rawlins, and Iran has ordered punishment for the returning women's football captain who sought refuge in Australia. 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. Lamine Yamal has also challenged Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone to assign a man-marker to him as Barcelona seeks a comeback in their Champions League quarter-final.