Man City, Chelsea withdraw as Super League plans crumble

Manchester City have withdrawn from the European Super League with Chelsea organising the paperwork to follow suit, according to reports. There have been Blues fans protesting outside the ground over the last few hours ahead of their clash with Brighton and it now looks like Chelsea will take steps to remove itself from the proposed […]

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‘Give us time!’ – Cech confronts Chelsea protesters

Petr Cech has confronted Chelsea supporters who have been protesting outside Stamford Bridge over the European Super League proposals. Chelsea host Brighton in the Premier League on Tuesday evening. Ahead of that game, hundreds of Blues fans gathered outside Stamford Bridge to protest against the controversial Super League plans. With the Chelsea team coach unable […]

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Chelsea ‘prepare documentation’ to withdraw from Super League

Chelsea are ready to withdraw from the European Super League after huge fan pressure on Tuesday evening, according to reports. There have been Blues fans protesting outside the ground over the last few hours and it now looks like Chelsea will take steps to remove itself from the proposed competition. BBC Sport understands that ‘Chelsea […]

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Super League will be good for the whole sport, says Gazidis

AC Milan chief executive Ivan Gazidis says the proposed European Super League will be good for the whole sport. Milan are one of the 12 clubs aiming to be a founding member of the new European competition. They’re joined by Italian rivals Inter and Juventus, as well as the Premier League’s ‘Big Six’. FEATURE: Five […]

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Aston Villa boss Smith wary of ‘smarting’ Manchester City

Dean Smith has warned his Aston Villa side to be wary when they come up against Manchester City on Wednesday. They host Pep Guardiola’s league leaders in the first game since their FA Cup semi-final defeat to Chelsea. Hakim Ziyech scored the only goal at Wembley as the Blues ended City’s quadruple hopes. OPINION: What […]

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Arsenal in ‘advanced talks’ to sign loanee Ryan permanently

Arsenal are in ‘advanced talks’ with Brighton over a permanent deal for keeper Mat Ryan, according to reports. The Australian shot-stopper joined Arsenal on loan in January following the arrival of Robert Sanchez at the Amex Stadium. Ryan has featured twice for the Gunners since his move and operates as a backup for Bernd Leno. […]

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Rodgers reacts to Spurs links; praises ‘world-class’ Mourinho

Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers has responded to questions about his future by saying he ‘doesn’t think about gossip’. The Northern Irishman is thought to be in the running for the Tottenham job, following the sacking of Jose Mourinho. Former midfielder Ryan Mason has been made interim head coach for the rest of the campaign. FEATURE: […]

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Mason ‘not sure’ about Kane fitness for Carabao Cup final

Spurs interim boss Ryan Mason does not yet know whether Harry Kane will be available for their Carabao Cup final. On Sunday, the north London side face Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City at Wembley. They have the chance to end their 13-year wait for a trophy, but will be underdogs against Guardiola’s league leaders. OPINION: What […]

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Prem clubs ‘unanimously and vigorously’ reject breakaway plans

The plans for a breakaway Super League involving England’s so-called ‘Big Six’ clubs have been “unanimously and vigorously” rejected by the other 14 members of the top flight. Those clubs met on Tuesday for an emergency meeting after plans for the hugely controversial competition were confirmed late on Sunday night. They have been widely condemned […]

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‘Tier 1’ Man Utd likely to get more money than other ESL clubs

Man Utd are likely to get substantially more money than some other European Super League clubs, according to reports in Spain. Six Premier League clubs – Man Utd, Liverpool, Arsenal, Tottenham, Chelsea and Man City – have signed up to a new European Super League. The breakaway tournament would see the establishment of a ‘closed league’, […]

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