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European Super League crumbling as top clubs Chelsea and Man City pull out after backlash

April 20, 2021

European Super League crumbles as top clubs Chelsea and Man City pull out
Swift disintegration of European Super League leaves it looking like nothing more than an elaborate power play that backfired spectacularly

April 20, 2021

We were told by the clubs – the so-called “dirty dozen” – that the European Super League was a done deal. That it was definitely happening. That it was more than just another power play. The fact that it took less than 48 hours from that announcement for Chelsea to back out, and other dominoes [...]
Guardiola joins Klopp in criticising plans for Super League

April 20, 2021

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has criticised plans for a European Super League this afternoon, joining a growing wave of criticism from the highest tiers of football. Guardiola’s City are one of 12 clubs confirmed to be a part of the new ‘closed shop’ Super League. But the Spaniard this afternoon said “sport is not [...]
Prince William and Harry begin to rebuild bridges, an insider says

April 20, 2021

Following last month’s televised interview between Harry, Meghan and Oprah Winfrey, it has been reported that William and Harry have begun rebuilding bridges. The controversial interview, mirroring that of their mother Diana’s BBC Panorama interview in 1995, caused rifts between royal followers and family members alike. However, with Harry back in the UK for [...]
European Super League: How much do clubs stand to earn? Where is the money coming from? And will the rest of football be worse off?

April 19, 2021

The driving force behind plans for a new European Super League is money – specifically, the chance to make more of it. But exactly how much money do the six English clubs involved – Manchester United, Liverpool, Manchester City, Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur – and the other six known founder teams – Real Madrid, [...]
The legal issues around a European Super League: Can clubs really be banned from domestic leagues and players barred from World Cups?

April 19, 2021

The battle lines over a European Super League may have been drawn but a legal fight that could last for years is only just beginning. Football authorities including the Premier League and Uefa have warned the rebel clubs they will be kicked out of existing domestic and European competitions if they push ahead. Players, too, [...]
Manchester United and Juventus shares rise on European Super League announcement

April 19, 2021

Shares in Manchester United (MANU) and Juventus (JUVE) rose on Monday following the announcement of plans for a European Super League. Both clubs were confirmed on Sunday night as one of 12 founder members of the breakaway competition, which could replace the Champions League as soon as next year. Shares in United were up more [...]
Tottenham Hotspur sack Jose Mourinho after 17 months – and just days before cup final

April 19, 2021

Tottenham Hotspur have sacked manager Jose Mourinho, the club has confirmed. The move comes less than a week before the Carabao Cup final and just 17 months after his appointment. Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy said: “Jose and his coaching staff have been with us through some of our most challenging times as a club. “Jose [...]
European Super League: Who is in it? How will it work? Why is it happening? And can it be stopped?

April 19, 2021

Twelve clubs, including Real Madrid, Barcelona, Juventus and six English teams, have confirmed they are planning to launch a breakaway European Super League. If it goes ahead, the move would represent the most significant change to club football in living memory. But what will the new competition look like? Which teams will be involved? And [...]
Falcon and Winter Soldier Episode 5 – the fight for The Shield

April 16, 2021

*** WARNING: This review contains spoilers for all current episodes of Falcon and Winter Soldier *** The last episode of Marvel’s action-packed series saw John Walker (Wyatt Russell) go rogue after the death of his partner at the hands of Karli Morgenthau (Erin Kellyman), viciously killing an unrelated ally in front of a gasping crowd. [...]