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Borussia Dortmund join Man Utd and Barcelona in race for 24-goal striker
Borussia Dortmund are looking at Eintracht Frankfurt star Andre Silva if Erling Braut Haaland leaves this summer, according to German outlet Bild. Silva has been a standout for Frankfurt this season, helping them to third in the league with 24 goals and four assists in 28 appearances. From Europe’s top five leagues, only Robert Lewandowski and Cristiano Ronaldo have netted on more occasions. Andre Silva has been in incredible form this season The Portugal international has managed to prove several doubters wrong during his time at the Bundesliga, following underwhelming spells at AC Milan and Sevilla. His prolific form this term has made him a target for Dortmund, claims Bild. The German publication says that the Black and Yellows may make a move for the striker should main goalscorer Haal...
European Super League shelved as more clubs withdraw
The European Super League collapsed on Wednesday as eight of the 12 founding members from England, Italy and Spain abandoned the breakaway project. The project collapsed after it came under massive pressure from fans, politicians, football officials and even the British royals. Founder and Juventus chairman Andrea Agnelli told Reuters he was reluctantly calling time on the new league. This was after six English clubs withdrew on Tuesday, with Inter Milan and Atletico Madrid following suit and AC Milan indicating they would too. “The voices and the concerns of fans around the world have clearly been expressed about the Super League, and AC Milan must be sensitive to the voice of those who love this wonderful sport,” the Italian club said in a statement. Agnelli said he still believed in the...
What did each club say as all six Premier League teams withdraw from ESL
All six Premier League clubs have now withdrawn from the European Super League. Manchester City and Chelsea claimed yesterday that were preparing documentation to withdraw. The other four Premier League sides – Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United and Tottenham – have all now followed the same path. Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin welcomed the reversal. He said to BBC Sport: “They are back in the fold now and I know they have a lot to offer not just to our competitions but to the whole of the European game. “The important thing now is that we move on, rebuild the unity that the game enjoyed before this and move forward together.” UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson posted on Twitter: “I welcome last night’s announcement. This is the right result for football fans, ...
European Super League: Quotes, Reactions, What They Said
Ever since the news of the European Super League formation was announced, it has rocked the very foundation of the present club football ecosystem. Premier League clubs Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur are part of the proposed league. A quick glance – what is ESL? The Super League is a new European competition between 20 top clubs comprised of 15 founders and five annual qualifiers. There will be two groups of 10 clubs each, playing home and away fixtures within the Group each year. By bringing together the best clubs and best players in the world, the Super League will deliver excitement and drama never before seen in football. Check the detailed story. Premier League have released an official statement: “The Premier Le...
Aston Villa could rival West Ham United for €25m attacker with 13 goal contributions
Aston Villa are keeping tabs on the contract situation of Manchester United forward Jesse Lingard, who is currently on loan at West Ham United, Football Insider claims. Lingard hardly played for the Red Devils during the first half of the campaign, but he has revived his career since his move to the Hammers in January. The 28-year-old has been exceptional in the league with nine goals and four assists from 10 matches, which sees the club in the Champions League mix. It was recently reported that the Hammers need to pay around €25 million to sign Lingard permanently, but it appears that they could face competition from Villa. The coaching staff at the Midlands outfit believe he is a ‘Villa-type player’ and would make a huge impact for Dean Smith’s side with his versatility. Sportslens ...
Report shows that Liverpool and Arsenal fans lead the charge as ESL farce collapses
Supporters of Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester United, Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur were left devastated by their club’s decision to join the European Super League (ESL). Many fans took to Twitter to vent their frustration and their efforts appear to have paid off, with Chelsea and Man City already having second thoughts about the breakaway. A survey by Compare.bet has now highlighted the strength of feeling, with fans across the ‘Big Six’ united in their disgust at the proposals. The study looked at over 319,000 tweets between April 17-20 which tagged each club’s official Twitter account. The results were as follows: Team Negative Tweets Positive Tweets Neutral Tweets Liverpool 80% 9% 11% Arsenal 79% 10% 11% Tottenham 79% 10% 11% Manchester City 77% 14% 9...
FIFA chief to break silence as Super League plunges Europe into crisis
FIFA president Gianni Infantino is expected to deliver his verdict on the European Super League on Tuesday after the widely condemned breakaway competition triggered threats of legal action and punitive measures. European body UEFA will look to support from the world football chief at its congress in Switzerland as it attempts to quash an initiative that threatens its prized Champions League and the health of domestic competitions such as England’s Premier League. Twelve powerful clubs – six from England, and three each from Spain and Italy – have signed up for the Super League, which offers guaranteed spots for its founding members and billions of dollars in payments. Currently, clubs have to qualify for the Champions League each year through their national competitions, and face a length...
How players have reacted to the European Super League announcement
Former Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera is one of many players to speak out on the formation of a controversial European Super League. Herrera played for Manchester United from 2014-19, having made 189 appearances for the Red Devils. It was announced on Sunday night that Herrera’s former club would be involved in the formation of a European Super League. The proposed competition has been met with a wave of criticism due to the ‘closed shop’ mentality of the league format. Now, Herrera has led a wave of players speaking out on social media. pic.twitter.com/C9zV59zJxH — Ander Herrera (@AnderHerrera) April 19, 2021 Daniel Podence & Bruno Fernandes Wolves’ Daniel Podence criticised the competition on Instagram on Monday, claiming ‘there are some things we just can’t r...
West Ham have been told to fork out €25 million if they want to sign 28-yr-old
West Ham United are keen on signing Jesse Lingard on a permanent transfer at the end of the season and the Londoners have been informed that they will have to pay a fee of around €25 million for the attacker. Manchester United have asked West Ham for € 25m for Jesse Lingard. Negotiations are ongoing between the two teams. Jesse Lingard is keen to continue his career at West Ham. That strengthens the hand of West Ham’s managers.#WestHam #ManchesterUnited #MFC #Lingard https://t.co/csw7yTJSUm — Ekrem Konur (@Ekremkonur) April 18, 2021 The 28-year-old joined the Hammers on loan from Manchester United during the January transfer window and he has been in outstanding form for the London club. Lingard has eight goals and three assists to his name since moving to West Ham and he will be cru...
Ed Woodward holds emergency briefing with Manchester United players following European Super League drama
Ed Woodward has held an emergency meeting with several angry Manchester United players at the training ground today, Sportsmail reports. On April 18, Man Utd were one of 12 major European clubs to drop a bombshell on the world of football, announcing plans for a new European Super League. The other 11 involved are fellow English sides Manchester City, Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea, and Tottenham Hotspur, as well as Real Madrid, Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, Inter Milan, AC Milan and Juventus. Florentino Perez and Andrea Agnelli have been at the heart of the negotiations The Red Devils were a key part of the plans. Owner Joel Glazer has been appointed as the vice-chairman of the Super League, while Woodward is also heavily involved. Glazer has described the move as “a new chapter for European f...
UEFA exco member: Super League clubs will be thrown out of Champions League
Manchester City, Chelsea and Real Madrid could be kicked out of this season’s Champions League this week, according to the Danish FA chairman Jesper Moller. Moller, who is a member of UEFA’s Executive Committee, says the teams involved in the new Super League could face sanctions following Sunday’s groundbreaking announcement. One team that wasn’t part of the Super League’s unveiling was Paris Saint-Germain, who are the only semi-finalists currently not involved in the new competition. “The clubs are going out, and I expect that to happen on Friday, and then you have to see how to finish the Champions League,” Moller told DR Sport. He added: “There must be one extraordinary executive committee meeting on Friday. I have an expectation that the 12 clubs will be thrown out.” As things stand, ...
Premier League clubs excluded from Super League set meeting to discuss path forward
The 14 Premier League clubs excluded from Super League plans are set for a meeting on Tuesday, according to a report. Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham were not invited to the meeting, with the remaining teams set to discuss a path forward. The aforementioned six teams were among the 12 clubs confirmed for the new competition, which was announced on Sunday. Though six of its biggest clubs have announced their involvement, the Premier League released a strong statement on Sunday condemning the proposal. “The Premier League condemns any proposal that attacks the principles of open competition and sporting merit which are at the heart of the domestic and European football pyramid,” the statement read. “Fans of any club in England and across Europe c...
