What PIF'S 2025 annual report said about Newcastle United investment and a key area for growth

PIF have published their annual report for 2025PIF are at the helm of Newcastle United(Image: Iain Buist/Newcastle Chronicle)16:00, 18 Aug 2026Newcastle United majority stakeholders PIF (Saudi Public Investment Fund) released their annual report for 2025 earlier this week, offering their review of goings on at St James' Park.In the report, PIF governor, and Newcastle United chairman, Yasir Al-Rumayyan confirmed the investment fund have entered into a '2026-2030 strategy' after 'delivering on the objectives of its 2021-25 strategy'.Al-Rumayyan also discussed strengthening its international profile through strategic partnerships with the ATP tennis tour, Formula E and the PIF Global Series in golf, further strengthening its investment in sport.But the 2025 report also specifically references