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International breaks are one of the worst things about modern day football for Newcastle United fans and supporters of other Premier League clubs.

Throughout the season, a number of times where proper football is put on hold, whilst endless friendlies and qualifiers for World Cups, European Championships and so on are played at international level.

Currently there are four international breaks during a Premier League season, with club football put on hold for a fortnight in each of September, October, November and March.

The breaking news (see below) is that as from next (2026/27) season, there will be three of these international breaks instead of four.

There is a but though, a big BUT.

Whilst there will be one international break less, the reality is that many Newcastle United fans and supporters of other clubs will see the new scenario as being just as bad.

Instead of having a fortnight-long international break in September and a separate fortnight-long one in October, there will now be a combined September/October international break that is THREE weeks long. The idea is that the various international teams can then play four matches in this one extended break, rather than...