Catch up on the latest sports news and transfer rumors from Tuesday's newspapers... Newcastle United's owners are standing by Eddie Howe despite the team's struggles, with plans to reassess the manager's position in the summer, according to The Athletic. Former Tottenham executive chair Daniel Levy received a higher salary during the 2024/25 season than the combined total of all 64 players and staff at the club's women's team, as revealed in their latest financial reports, The Guardian reports.
The Back Pages, a review of national sports headlines, airs live on Sky Sports News from 10:30 pm, Monday to Friday, and is also available as a podcast for those who missed the show. West Bromwich Albion faces a potential points deduction after being charged with allegedly breaching the EFL's Profit and Sustainability regulations, The Athletic states. There is growing confidence that Sheffield Wednesday will have new ownership by the end of the month, according to the Daily Mail.
Dundee United is in discussions with Melbourne Victory to agree on a fee for Joshua Rawlins, the Daily Record reports. Iran has ordered punishment for the returning women's football captain who sought refuge in Australia, The Sun reports. Union Berlin has responded to sexist comments after appointing Marie-Louise Eta as their head coach, the first woman to hold the top position at a men's team in one of Europe's five major leagues, The Athletic reports.
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, The Times reports.