Raheel Sharif has been appointed manager of Newcastle United. His appointment comes after Lt. Gen. Raheel Sharif was named as the next Pakistani army chief, a position he will hold until at least May 2018. Sharif is also heading a 39-nation coalition led by Saudi Arabia to fight terrorism. Newcastle’s owners must be delighted at Sharif’s appointment, but it will be interesting to see if Sharif can turn the team’s good-for-nothing players into competent professionals.
Raheel Sharif appointed manager of Newcastle United
The new manager of Newcastle United is a general with extensive military and civilian experience. Former chief of Pakistan’s army, Sharif was commander-in-chief of the Islamic Military Counter-Terror Coalition and the chief of the Pakistan army’s chief staff. The Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund, who acquired Newcastle United in April, had been considering a number of names, including Eddie Howe, Chris Wilder, and Roberto Martinez. There have also been rumours of Antonio Conte and Zinedane as potential candidates, but these names aren’t yet confirmed. The Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund is likely after immediate results from their investment.
Raheel Sharif’s appointment is an interesting choice. The former Pakistan army chief will take charge of a coalition of 39 nations in the fight against terrorism. The coalition was established in December 2015, and is based in Riyadh. It is not clear exactly what his role will entail, but he will certainly have a large impact on Newcastle’s future.
General Raheel Sharif leads 39-nation coalition formed by Saudi Arabia to fight terrorism
Pakistan is joining a new military alliance with Saudi Arabia to fight terrorism. The alliance was originally designed to be a multilateral force with air, land, and naval capabilities specializing in fighting terrorist organizations. Pakistan confirmed its involvement in the coalition but said the scope of its participation would be determined once Riyad shared the coalition’s details. According to Riyad, the coalition was envisioned to provide a platform for security cooperation, including the provision of military equipment, training, and participation by troops and religious scholars.
The alliance’s initial announcement listed 34 countries as participants. However, the number has increased to 41 countries, including Kenya. The alliance’s headquarters are in Riyadh. Most participating countries are members of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation.
The new alliance is led by Gen Raheel Sharif, a retired Pakistani general and former army chief. He is currently on a two-day visit to Pakistan, where he will meet senior military leaders. The two leaders are scheduled to discuss regional security and stability. Although no further details were given, Sharif’s appointment was widely seen as a positive step. The group has been in the making for a long time, but it remains unclear what role Pakistan will play in it.
Saudi Arabia and its allies have organized military interventions in neighboring countries. The first military operation took place in Bahrain, and the second in Yemen. Saudi Arabia is now coordinating the military operations of the coalition in these countries.
While Gen Raheel Sharif has been appointed as the head of the coalition, Pakistan has had trouble explaining this move to the public. The government has not yet made an official statement, but Gen Raheel Sharif has become a target of criticism.
Newcastle United manager blames referee or his assistants after defeat
Former chief of army of Pakistan, Gen Raheel Sharif, has been appointed the new manager of Newcastle United. After the Saudi Arabian takeover, several names were speculated as candidates to replace Bruce. They included Eddie Howe, Chris Wilder and Roberto Martinez. Meanwhile, Antonio Conte and Zinedine Zidane were also mentioned as possible candidates. The Saudi Arabian public investment fund was looking for immediate results.
The former FA chairman David Bernstein has criticised managers in the media and in post-match press conferences. The League Managers Association (LMA) has defended the managers and accused Bernstein of megaphone commentary from the sidelines. Bernstein, however, failed to attend any meetings with the LMA during his time as chairman of the FA.
Beheading clause will be implemented if Newcastle United is relegated
It will be interesting to see whether this clause is implemented. The new owners of Newcastle United are the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund, who will insert it into all contracts if Newcastle are relegated. Regardless of whether Newcastle go down, the investors will be looking at the transfer market next summer and the Uefa Champions League in two years. If this happens, the beheading clause will be implemented.
With the club’s budget in question, it may be difficult to sign new players this month. Newcastle have not won a game all season and are yet to keep a clean sheet. However, they have not played any games against top teams, like Manchester City or Liverpool. The club’s fixture list has been fairly weak and they are currently three points above Norwich.
The Saudi government has allowed the PIF to buy NUFC, which has raised ethical questions before the Premier League approved the deal. The fund is chaired by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and holds an 80% stake in Newcastle. Moreover, this fund is linked to a Saudi royal, who was involved in the murder of Jamal Khashoggi. However, the Saudis have denied any involvement in the murder.
This will be the end of the Saudis’ control over Newcastle United, but the new owner has promised to invest a lot in the club, including Champions League football. The new owner has stated his intention to bring silverware and Champions League football to the club. However, the arrival of the Premier League should serve as a cold dose of reality for all involved.
