Lisbon date for Newcastle

Newcastle have been drawn to face Sporting Lisbon, Sochaux, Panionios and Dinamo Tbilisi in the UEFA Cup group stage.

Newcastle have been pitted against Portuguese giants Sporting Lisbon in the inaugural UEFA Cup group stage.

It could mean a reunion with midfielder Hugo Viana, who has returned to the Portuguese capital on loan after his £8.5m (€12.3m) move from Sporting failed to pay off for Newcastle or the player.

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