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Super League backer says breakaway competition is on standby

Thursday, 22 April 2021, 07:12 Last update: about 6 years ago Associated Press

The Super League is far from dead and its clubs have not given up on the idea of the breakaway competition despite having to shelve the project just a few days after it was announced, Real Madrid...

Inter draw 1-1 at Spezia but extend lead to 10 points

Thursday, 22 April 2021, 07:10 Last update: about 6 years ago Associated Press

Inter Milan was held to a 1-1 draw at relegation-threatened Spezia but still extended its lead at the top of the Serie A table on Wednesday. Ivan Perišić canceled out Diego...

UEFA president urges Super League owners to reverse decision

Tuesday, 20 April 2021, 18:48 Last update: about 6 years ago Associated Press

Seeking a weak link in the unity of 12 rebel clubs in the Super League, UEFA on Tuesday targeted owners in England who signed up to the project that threatens to tear apart soccer's traditional...

Threats of expulsion as UEFA confronts Super League rebel 12

Tuesday, 20 April 2021, 06:33 Last update: about 6 years ago Associated Press

The deceptions, distrust and divisions in European soccer erupted in public on Monday between teams and even within the clubs breaking away to form a Super League that could leave them and their...

UEFA chooses Malta to host 2023 U19 Euros

Monday, 19 April 2021, 18:41 Last update: about 6 years ago

The UEFA Executive Committee has chosen Malta to host the UEFA U19 European Championship in 2023, the Malta FA said. “Today’s decision rewards the efforts of the Malta FA to get to...

Updated: Tottenham fire manager Jose Mourinho

Monday, 19 April 2021, 12:00 Last update: about 6 years ago Associated Press

Tottenham has fired manager Jose Mourinho, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Monday....

European football split as 12 clubs launch breakaway league

Monday, 19 April 2021, 06:38 Last update: about 6 years ago Associated Press

A group of 12 elite English, Spanish and Italian clubs dramatically split European soccer on Sunday by announcing the formation of a largely-closed Super League. They are leaving the existing UEFA-run...

Crowd returns to Wembley to see Leicester reach FA Cup final

Monday, 19 April 2021, 06:37 Last update: about 6 years ago Associated Press

The goal scored by Kelechi Iheanacho didn't just send Leicester into a first FA Cup final since 1969. It was the first to be cheered by spectators at Wembley in more than a year. Not since March...

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