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Archive | April 2021
ESL: Conte wants UEFA to reconsider revenue distribution methods….
Antonio Conte believes “sport must be meritocratic” but called on UEFA to reflect after the European Super League project Inter signed up to crumbled.
ESL: Spanish La Liga players to wear “Earn It” T-shirts….
Players from nine La Liga clubs will wear shirts opposing the Super League concept and backing the Champions League when they warm up ahead of their matches this midweek.
Koeman says the only thing UEFA care about is money…
Barcelona are one of the three clubs yet to withdraw from the European Super League.
Liverpool owner apologizes to fans for ESL involvement….
Liverpool owner John W Henry has apologised to the club’s supporters for the “disruption” caused by the proposed European Super League (ESL).
Super League: Man Utd’s Ed Woodward to stand down….
Manchester United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward will step down from his role at the end of 2021.
Ryan Mason is Tottenham’s interim coach….
Ryan Mason says he feels “immense pride” to be interim head coach at Tottenham until the end of the season after Jose Mourinho’s sacking.
New European Super League announced….
Six English clubs, three Italian sides and three Spanish teams have joined forces to create a tournament which has long been in the offing, despite significant opposition from UEFA and the respective leagues.
Tottenham sack Jose Mourinho….
Iheanacho strikes Leicester into first FA Cup final since 1969….
Leicester City reached their first FA Cup final since 1969 as Kelechi Iheanacho’s second-half goal gave them victory over Southampton at Wembley.
Rangers condemn Celtic to first trophyless season since 2010….
Rangers ended Celtic’s four-year Scottish Cup reign – and condemned them to a first trophyless season since 2010 – to reach the quarter-finals with Old Firm derby 2-0 victory at Ibrox.
Norwich City make an immediate return to the English Premier League….
Norwich City have won promotion to the Premier League for a fifth time, after Brentford and Swansea’s failure to win ensured Daniel Farke’s side could not be caught in the automatic places.
Sheffield United relegated from the English Premier League….
Sheffield United were relegated to the Championship after Willian Jose’s first goal for Wolves secured victory.
Koeman grabs first trophy as Barcelona win Copa del Ray….
Barcelona scored four goals in 12 minutes – including a brilliant strike from Lionel Messi – to thrash Athletic Bilbao and win the Copa del Rey.
Chelsea reach FA Cup final….
Chelsea ended Manchester City’s hopes of winning an historic quadruple as they edged a closely-fought FA Cup semi-final at Wembley.
Bayern Munich coach Hansi Flick wants out….
Bayern Munich head coach Hansi Flick says he has told the club he wants to leave at the end of the season.
Paul Pogba criticises former manager Jose Mourinho….
Paul Pogba has attacked Jose Mourinho’s man-management style, accusing him of “going against players” and making them feel like “they don’t exist any more”.
Aubameyang out of hospital….
Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is “feeling good” after returning home from two days in hospital with malaria, manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed.
Modric agrees new deal with Real Madrid….
Real Madrid and Luka Modric have agreed on a new one-year deal that will see the 35-year-old stay in the Spanish capital until 2022.
Togo national team coach resigns….
Frenchman Claude Le Roy has resigned as Togo national team boss after his side finished last in their AFCON qualifiers group following a shockingly poor campaign under the coach with wide experience in African football.
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