The new plans for Europe's elite competition, which are set to come into effect in 2024, have been unveiled amid talk of a rival Super League UEFA has given the green light for a 36-team Champions League reform which will include a single league format to replace the group stage. European football's main governing body... Continue Reading →
UEFA president Ceferin slams ‘snakes’ Woodward and Agnelli after Man Utd and Juventus lead Super League proposals
With 12 sides stating their intention to form a breakaway competition, the head of European football has blasted back at their actions UEFA president Alexander Ceferin has hit out at Manchester United and Juventus supremos Ed Woodward and Andrea Agnelli, branding them "snakes" after leading proposals for a breakaway Super League. A format that has... Continue Reading →
Ballon d’Or 2021 Power Rankings: Messi and Neymar climb as injuries hit contenders
The awarding of the prize was cancelled in 2020 and the world's best players are again making their cases to claim the coveted individual honour After being cancelled in 2020, the Ballon d'Or is back, with the great and good of the football world again eyeing the biggest individual honour the game has to offer. Although... Continue Reading →
Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea resign from ECA after European Super League announcement
As the fall out from the new competition continues, the Red Devils, Blues and Gunners have confirmed they have left the European Clubs Association Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal have resigned from the European Club Association (ECA) and Ed Woodward has stepped down from his role with UEFA after plans for a European Super League were announced. A statement... Continue Reading →
‘Messi does everything for Barcelona’ – Real Madrid striker Benzema talks up Argentine’s threat ahead of Clasico
Two old adversaries are set to lock horns at Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday, with the Blancos aware that they face another tough test Karim Benzema says Lionel Messi “does everything for Barcelona”, with the Real Madrid striker readying himself for another Clasico clash with a “very dangerous” rival. The Blancos are due to welcome their... Continue Reading →
Chadian football banned by Fifa following government intrusion
Due to government interference, the global football governing body has barred the African country from the beautiful game until further notice Fifa has suspended Chad from football with immediate effect, a decision taken by the Bureau of the Fifa Council. However, the suspension will be reversed as soon as the relevant government decisions have been revoked.“The... Continue Reading →
‘Nobody can play like him’ – Vinicius credits ‘legend’ Kroos for Madrid Champions League masterclass
The Brazilian youngster benefited from his veteran team-mate's distribution in a 3-1 win over Liverpool Vinicius Junior was awestruck by the midfield shift team-mate Toni Kroos put in during Real Madrid's 3-1 win over Liverpool in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals. Kroos set up the young Brazilian's opener with a high-arcing ball... Continue Reading →
Rivaldo thinks ‘bluffing’ Man City still want Messi but Aguero deal could help keep him at Barcelona
The Barca great does not trust the recent reports that claim the Premier League side will not try to sign the attacker this summer Former Brazil star Rivaldo refuses to believe Manchester City are not interested in Lionel Messi but thinks Sergio Aguero moving to Barcelona could convince his fellow Argentine to stay put. As... Continue Reading →
Sergio Ramos cap record quest costs Real Madrid in crucial Champions League and Clasico week
Los Blancos will be without their captain for upcoming matches against Liverpool and Barcelona after the injury he suffered midweek playing for Spain Sergio Ramos’ passion and drive has long been a double-edged sword for Real Madrid and Spain, and it could end up costing his club in the Champions League and La Liga. The centre-back... Continue Reading →
