Newcastle United co-owner drops big hint regarding future plans at St James's Park

Mehrdad Ghodoussi has hinted at a future friendly meeting following Newcastle United’s 5-0 win at Al Hilal on Thursday evening.
Dominic Scurr
By Dominic Scurr
Published 9th Dec 2022, 12:25 BST
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Braces in either half from Joelinton and Miguel Almiron wrapped up by a late goal by young forward Dylan Stephenson saw Newcastle claim a comfortable win against the Saudi Pro League champions in Riyadh. Ghodoussi, Amanda Staveley, Jamie Reuben and chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan were in attendance at the Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium.

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And at half-time, Al Hilal president Fahd bin Saad bin Nafel handed ‘souvenirs’ to the Newcastle co-owners which included two Al Hilal shirts with ‘Amanda’ and ‘Mehrdad’ printed on the back.

Newcastle United co-owners Amanda Staveley and Mehrdad Ghodoussi (Photo by Charlie Crowhurst/Getty Images)Newcastle United co-owners Amanda Staveley and Mehrdad Ghodoussi (Photo by Charlie Crowhurst/Getty Images)
Newcastle United co-owners Amanda Staveley and Mehrdad Ghodoussi (Photo by Charlie Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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Following the match, Ghodoussi tweeted Al Hilal with a thank you message and a suggestion at a future friendly match at St James’s Park.

“Thank you for welcoming us so warmly and being such gracious hosts,” he wrote. “We look forward to hosting you in Newcastle soon.”

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