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Newcastle United could host Saudi Arabia national team in September friendly

Newcastle United's St James' Park could be the stage for international football this autumn with Saudi Arabia's World Cup heroes heading for the North-East.

The suggestion in Saudi Arabia is that the Green Falcons - who stunned eventual winners Argentina at Qatar 2022 - in the group stages could take the field in front of the Gallowgate End. Saudi Arabia are reportedly heading to Tyneside for a training camp between September 4-11 for their preparations

ESPN are now reporting that Saudi Arabia and Mexico are in discussions for a friendly game on September 7 at St James'. This would fit into the schedule as Saudi Arabia prepare for FIFA's Asian Cup which takes place in Qatar between January 12-10 February.

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