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When Newcastle last played in Paris: A local boy’s dream, an inspiring team talk and late heartbreak
- Newcastle earned a 1-1 draw in Paris after Isak's early goal, despite heavy PSG dominance and late pressure.
- James Huntley, a Newcastle academy graduate, traveled to Paris and was briefly in the first-team squad for the PSG game.
- Huntley described the Paris night as surreal, recalling warm memories of his family and his dream to stay with Newcastle.
- Newcastle's injuries and limited substitutes stretched Howe's squad during the crucial group-stage clash.
- Huntley and Ndiweni faced a pivotal moment stepping into the first-team arena amid a crowded, injury-hit squad.
- The late handball led to a Mbappe-targeted penalty in a game that ended with a 1-1 draw.
- Eddie Howe praised his players for digging in despite a difficult season and injuries.
- Huntley has since left Newcastle but remains connected, with the club offering ongoing support.
- Three academy players were on the bench for the PSG match, highlighting Newcastle’s youth pathway.
- Parc des Princes night stood as a symbol of Newcastle’s evolving challenge in European competition.
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