International / Soccer

European Super League, from rumour to collapse: A full timeline of farce

As football reeled from the bombshell news, the Super League collapsed in spectacular fashion – all within 48 hours. Here’s how it happened.

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April 22, 2021

International / Premier League / Soccer

Foden shines again as Man City edge Aston Villa

Manchester City edged closer to the Premier League title after a come- from-behind 2-1 win over Aston Villa on Wednesday evening.

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April 22, 2021

Son Heung-min of Tottenham Hotspur

International / Premier League / Soccer

Late Son penalty hands Tottenham tight win over Southampton

Tottenham Hotspur came from behind to secure a 2-1 win over Southampton in their Premier League encounter on Wednesday evening, handing interim boss Ryan Mason a victory in his first game in charge.

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April 21, 2021

International / Soccer

Agnelli says European Super League cannot go ahead

Juventus president Andrea Agnelli has spoken out about the European Super League, which he believes cannot continue without the support of the six English clubs who left the competition last night.

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April 21, 2021

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone

International / Soccer

Atletico Madrid become first Spanish side to withdraw from European Super League

Atletico Madrid have become the first Spanish side to announce their intention to withdraw from the European Super League.

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April 21, 2021

Liverpool owner John W Henry

International / Premier League / Soccer

Liverpool owner John W Henry apologises to Liverpool fans, Klopp and players

Liverpool owner John W Henry has apologised to Liverpool fans, Jurgen Klopp and the players for his role in the European Super League fiasco in a video on their Twitter page.

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April 21, 2021

International / Soccer / Top story

European Super League to ‘reshape the project’ after English clubs withdraw

In a statement released on Tuesday, the Super League declared that the new competition will ‘reconsider the most appropriate steps to reshape the project’ in the aftermath of a number of high-profile withdrawals.

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April 21, 2021

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Potter gives Tau Olympics backing

Brighton & Hove Albion manager Graham Potter has revealed that he will allow Percy Tau to play for South Africa at the Tokyo Olympics. (more…)

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April 21, 2021

International / Premier League / Soccer

Tottenham begin withdrawal procedures from Super League

Tottenham announced late on Tuesday night that they have formally begun the process of backing out of the Super League in a swift reversal.

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April 21, 2021

International / Premier League / Soccer

We made a mistake – Arsenal apologise and withdraw from Super League

Arsenal have withdrawn from the European Super League while also taking the step to apologise to their fans and the wider football community for their involvement, calling the decision a mistake.

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April 21, 2021