Newcastle United fans fiercely criticized their player Alexander Isak during the match against Aston Villa at Villa Park, which ended in a goalless draw in the first round of the 2025-2026 Premier League season. According to the British newspaper The Telegraph, Newcastle fans chanted against the Swedish star, calling him a greedy rebel due to his desire to transfer to Liverpool. Isak sparked controversy by announcing he would no longer play for Newcastle and refused to participate in the team’s first match against Aston Villa. Newcastle United’s management decided to punish Isak for refusing to play as he wishes to move to Liverpool, who offered around 110 million euros for his transfer. According to the British newspaper Mirror, Isak still refuses to play for Newcastle during the current summer transfer window.