Cantona says football ‘boring’ amid shameful ESL call

Eric Cantona says it’s a “shame” fans had not been consulted over European Super League plans after a “boring” year in their absence. Six Premier League sides – Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham – are part of an initial group of 12 clubs seeking to establish a new 20-team continental competition […]

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Klopp forgoes chance to be Churchill in war on ESL

Some may call him petty, or churlish, a hypocrite, even ill-mannered; the mask of ebullience has undoubtedly slipped this season. But said character defects can be excused as the unlikeable side-effects of a winner (or a bad loser). They may make you think twice about an impromptu game of Kerplunk, or insist that you’re the […]

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Carragher: ‘Little mafia’ are dragging Liverpool and co ‘through the mud’

Jamie Carragher has slatted the owners of the Premier League’s big six after reports emerged that they had agreed to proposals for a new European Super League. Since the plans of the Super League were revealed on Sunday, pundits, ex-players and even the government have been quick to condemn the proposals. Gary Neville has been […]

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Five reasons revealed for Spurs sacking Mourinho

The main reasons for Spurs sacking Jose Mourinho have been revealed, according to reports. The former Chelsea and Manchester United manager took over at Tottenham in November 2019 from Mauricio Pochettino. Spurs started the season poorly after they lost in the Champions League final in 2018/19. Mourinho oversaw a strong end to the season but […]

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Watch: Fans vent fury at ‘greedy b*stards’ as Liverpool squad arrives

Liverpool‘s squad was met by chants of “greedy b*stards” and “scum” as they arrived at Elland Road ahead of their Premier League fixture with Leeds United on Monday night. Fans from both clubs made their fury clear after Liverpool were one of the 12 clubs to reveal their plans to join a breakaway European Super League at […]

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Chelsea, Man City to be kicked out of CL semi-finals – UEFA chief

Jesper Moller, the Danish FA chairman and member of UEFA’s executive committee, says Chelsea, Real Madrid and Manchester City will be kicked out of the Champions League semi-finals after committing to the European Super League. The trio are among a group of 12 clubs to have shocked the football world by confirming their involvement in […]

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Pochettino ‘optimistic’ about Mbappe contract as Liverpool circle

Mauricio Pochettino is ‘optimistic’ about Kylian Mbappe signing a new PSG contract, amid rumours of a Liverpool move. The French superstar is out of contract next summer and is in negotiations with the club over a new deal. Pochettino, who took over at the Parc des Princes in January, is hoping to keep his best […]

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Potter preparing Brighton for tough test at in-form Chelsea

Brighton boss Graham Potter has credited Thomas Tuchel with transforming Chelsea into arguably Europe’s in-form team. Tuchel has guided the reinvigorated Blues to the Champions League semi-finals, FA Cup final and back into contention for a top-four Premier League finish since replacing Frank Lampard in late January. Potter takes his lowly Seagulls to Stamford Bridge […]

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Tuchel ‘sympathetic’ towards Abraham after FA Cup snub

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel says he ‘has sympathy’ for Tammy Abraham after the striker was left out the FA Cup semi-final squad. The Blues beat Manchester City at Wembley to reach the cup final on Saturday. Hakim Ziyech scored the only goal as Tuchel got the better of Pep Guardiola. OPINION: Let’s not pretend we […]

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Owners of ESL clubs ‘secretly delighted’ by World Cup ban

Owners of the 12 European Super League clubs are ‘secretly delighted’ about UEFA’s World Cup stance, according to reports. The likes of Manchester United and Liverpool, alongside the rest of the Premier League’s ‘Big Six’, are hoping to break away and form a new European competition. The announcement has caused a sh*tstorm, with fans and […]

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