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.