The arbitration hearing between Newcastle United and the Premier League over the club's takeover has been adjourned until early 2022.
The adjournment relates to "issues with the disclosure of evidence", which is understood to involve both parties.
The news will be of huge disappointment to Newcastle fans, who hoped a £300m Saudi Arabia-led takeover would lead to the end of owner Mike Ashley's reign.
The two sides failed to agree who would retain ultimate power at the club.
It was also unclear if it would involve the state-run Public Investment Fund.
A joint statement from Newcastle and the Premier League said: "The parties attended a hearing today in the case between Newcastle United and the Premier League.