Newcastle Sticking with Howe Despite Struggles
Key headlines and transfer rumors from Tuesday's newspapers include Newcastle United's owners standing by Eddie Howe amid the club's poor performance, with a review of his position planned for the summer. Meanwhile, former Tottenham executive chair Daniel Levy's compensation for the 2024/25 season exceeded the combined pay of all 64 players and staff of the club's women's team. Other news includes West Bromwich Albion facing a potential points deduction for allegedly breaching EFL's financial rules, and Sheffield Wednesday possibly coming under new ownership by the end of the month. Dundee United is in discussions with Melbourne Victory over a transfer fee for Joshua Rawlins. Additionally, Iran has ordered punishment for the women's football captain who sought asylum in Australia, and Union Berlin has responded to sexist comments after appointing Marie-Louise Eta as their head coach, the first woman to lead a men's team in one of Europe's top five leagues. 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.