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European Super League: Latest News on proposed format
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Leeds manager Marcelo Bielsa hits out at European Super League plans and the teams that are taking part, stating they 'take privilege in their own interests and forget about the rest'
19/04/21 23:47
Bielsa was speaking after Leeds held Liverpool to a 1-1 draw after a late equaliser from Diego Llorente. Their opponents are one of six Premier League sides who have agreed to take part in the breakaway European Super League, and Bielsa has hit out at the plans and the teams involved....read
'The Super League will save football, it will be DEAD by 2024 without it': New European Super League president Florentino Perez brazenly claims it's 'not for the rich' and says 'binding contracts mean Big Six clubs CAN'T change their minds and quit
19/04/21 23:12The Real Madrid president was announced on Sunday in a similar role to his current post as the first chief of the new league, which involves Premier League 'Big Six'.Current players, ex-professionals and managers give their reactions to the rebel European Super League, with Bruno Fernandes, Mesut Ozil and Chris Sutton critical of the project
19/04/21 22:11The project for the breakaway competition is widely seen as a cynical money and power grab by the 'Big Six' of English football to line their wallets at a time of severe economic hardship.RICHARD LITTLEJOHN: Football's gone with the wind, and frankly my dears, they don't give a damn
19/04/21 22:09RICHARD LITTLEJOHN: Even if they'd abandoned this fatuous gesture by now, Tottenham's involvement in the creation of the new breakaway league would have tipped me over the edge.Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden vows the Government will use every tool at their disposal to kill the rebel European Super League - as UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin blasts 'SNAKES' and 'LIARS' who made it happen
19/04/21 21:31Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden told the Commons on Monday night that the Government would use every tool at their disposal - including changes to competition law - to kill the proposed rebel league.Fans swiftly and fiercely voice their anger at the European Super League stink - with the Chelsea Supporters' Trust branding the plan the 'ultimate betrayal'
19/04/21 21:31It is proof of what many have identified for years as football fleeced its supporters via high ticket prices and merchandise while fiddling kick-off times to suit their TV paymasters.Australian soccer star Craig Foster weighs in on the Big Six's bid to form a European Super League - as he praises his country's fans for their 'venomous' reaction to the proposals
19/04/21 21:30Former Socceroo Craig Foster has weighed in on the Big Six's bid to form a European Super League.'I don't like it. I hope it doesn't happen': Liverpool stand-in captain James Milner speaks out against the European Super League and his own employers... but insists it 'felt a bit unjust' that players faced abuse outside Elland Road
19/04/21 21:22Milner, who wore the armband for Liverpool at Elland Road, revealed that the squad only found out about the news on the same day as the fans and that he does not support the breakaway league.Manchester United legend Eric Cantona slams European Super League clubs for not consulting supporters before announcing breakaway, stating: 'The fans are the most important thing in football, they have to be respected'
19/04/21 20:53Cantona is the latest former footballer to give his views on the European Super League proposals. His former side Manchester United are one of the 12 teams set to take part.Overwhelming majority of football fans reject European Super League plans in YouGov poll as 79% say they are against it... while over HALF think Big Six should be kicked out of Premier League - and just 10% want them back without punishment
19/04/21 20:51Plans for the controversial breakaway competition including Manchester United, Manchester City, Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham were announced on Sunday night.'If Liverpool lose their manager on the back of this, the owners will be run out in a WEEK': Jamie Carragher insists a Jurgen Klopp exit would spell the end for FSG at Anfield after boss admitted he is AGAINST European Super League
19/04/21 19:46Speaking in 2019, the German said the current Champions League is the Super League and was against the idea of a new system being created, which he revealed he was still not in favour of.Crystal Palace owner Steve Parish insists European Super League reveal may end up being a GOOD thing... because it's united Government, fans, players and pundits against an 'extraordinary miscalculation of public mood' by Premier League's Big Six
19/04/21 19:30The Crystal Palace part-owner spoke out against the European Super League project, describing it as 'beyond the pale' for clubs to crown themselves the gilded elite and make it a closed shop.Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher launch emotional call to arms for supporters, pundits and managers to STOP the European Super League and kick out 'scavenger' owners: 'If one of the Big Six goes, they'll fall like a pack of cards'
19/04/21 19:01Twelve clubs across Europe, including the Merseysiders owned by John W Henry's Fenway Sports Group and Stan Kroenke's Arsenal, announced the launch on Sunday night'I like the fact that West Ham might play Champions League next year': Jurgen Klopp reveals he is still AGAINST the idea of a European Super League - as the Liverpool boss insists he 'understands' why fans are angry
19/04/21 18:45Liverpool face Leeds on Monday night on the back of the news that the clubs owners Fenway Sports Group, have agreed to take part in the Super League with eleven other teams across Europe.UEFA official slams 'snake' American billionaire team owners for forming new breakaway European Super League as British soccer fans pile on Liverpool's John Henry, Arsenal's Stan Kroenke, and Manchester United's Glazer family for 'destroying football'
19/04/21 18:43UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin and many fans are lashing out at the clubs' owners, such as American billionaires like Liverpool's John Henry over the newly formed European Super League.'Super League' fury grows: Prince William says Big Six's plans risk 'damaging the game we love' as Boris Johnson vows to 'do everything' to protect football and Man Utd stars hold training ground revolt amid fan backlash
19/04/21 17:59Megastar Bruno Fernandes today became the first player from the breakaway clubs to publicly speak out against the proposals, saying: 'Dreams can't be bought'.Jurgen Klopp calls for calm after fans tried to STOP Liverpool team bus from arriving at Elland Road ahead of their Premier League clash... with supporters venting their fury over European Super League proposals
19/04/21 17:52Football supporters held banners outside Elland Road before Liverpool's Premier League clash at Leeds United protesting against the European Super League which was announced on Sunday.Angry Manchester United players had an emergency briefing with Ed Woodward on Monday morning - with stars 'seriously unimpressed' by the club's role in forming European Super League and finding out about it through the media
19/04/21 16:33EXCLUSIVE BY MIKE KEEGAN: Ed Woodward held an emergency briefing with angry and 'seriously unimpressed' Manchester United players at Carrington on Monday morning.Bayern Munich chief Karl-Heinz Rummenigge confirms German giants' desire not to join the new European Super League and criticises the new proposals - whilst pledging support to UEFA's new Champions League reforms from the 2024-25 season
19/04/21 16:10The Bayern Munich chief has confirmed that the German giants are backing the new Champions League reforms and has hit out at the European Super League.Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel says it might be 'impossible' to stop his players from being distracted by speculation surrounding the club's involvement in the European Super League
19/04/21 15:32Chelsea are among six English clubs to sign up for the controversial breakaway over the weekend. This has prompted warnings that players could be barred from international football.BT Sport savage plans for a European Super League while Sky state they are NOT involved in discussions to screen it - with Disney rumoured to be involved in early talks
19/04/21 15:25Audacious plans for a new breakaway competition including 20 teams battling it out midweek would be in direct opposition to existing UEFA tournaments, like the Champions League.Wayne Rooney backs opposition to controversial European Super League... but Manchester United legend insists his former club will always consider their fans when making decisions over breakaway
19/04/21 15:19Rooney's old Manchester United teammate Gary Neville has been vociferous in his criticism of the plan , describing it as 'disgraceful' and a 'criminal act against the fans'.REVEALED: Big Six clubs could be BLOCKED from signing foreign players amid push to join new European Super League, with the Government set to step in and deny work permits
19/04/21 15:12SAMI MOKBEL: 'Big six' clubs at the forefront of the European Super League could see their plans to sign players scuppered by Whitehall if they deem incoming new signings do not meet certain criteria.The JP Morgan connection: Manchester United chief exec Ed Woodward worked for US bank hoping to turn £4.3billion loans into European super league TV rights windfall
19/04/21 15:12The new European Super League is being financed by JP Morgan, a US banking firm that Manchester United chief executive Ed Woodward used to work for.UEFA confirm bold plans to revamp the Champions League from the 2024-25 season with NO group stage, an increase to 36 teams and 100 EXTRA games... but will it end up being a rival to the new European Super League?
19/04/21 14:30Despite confusion over the future of European football amid accelerating plans for the European Super League, UEFA have today confirmed their plans to revamp the Champions League from 2024-25.The 'greedy billionaires' trying to tear the heart out of the beautiful game: Backers of new European breakaway league include Arsenal owner who married Wal-Mart billionaire, Liverpool's Mr Moneyball and Manchester United's Superbowl winner
19/04/21 13:54The US sports moguls behind Manchester United, Liverpool and Arsenal: Joel Glazer, John W Henry and Stan Kroenke respectively, are key players in the Super League.Premier League's 14 outcast clubs will hold EMERGENCY talks on Tuesday after the Big Six announced plans to join a European Super League... with Everton and Aston Villa among the sides FUMING with top-flight rivals
19/04/21 13:46EXCLUSIVE BY SAMI MOKBEL: Sportsmail can reveal that the remaining clubs outside of the breakaway 'big six' are due to hold crisis talks tomorrow to formulate a plan of action.UEFA 'postpone their decision on the host cities for Euro 2020 until Friday' amid fallout from European Super League bombshell... as England and Russia wait to see if they will be given Dublin's matches
19/04/21 13:35UEFA were due to discuss the tournament and other issues at a meeting on Monday but Sky Sports report that they have decided to put back an announcement until the end of this week.'We must NOT take the success and ambition away from small clubs': Legendary former AC Milan boss Arrigo Sacchi slams European Super League proposals which his old club are spearheading
19/04/21 13:27EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Milan make up one of 12 'founding teams' for the breakaway league in a move that has already been heavily criticised across the global football landscape.Arsene Wenger labels European Super League 'a bad idea' and urges football to 'stay united' after breakaway bombshell - but also predicts plans 'will not go far' amid threats from UEFA and the Premier League
19/04/21 13:25The Premier League 'Big Six', along with the largest clubs in Italy and Spain, announced their intention to take part in the new competition in a bombshell move which triggered a wave of condemnation.Players involved in European Super League could be banned from ALL UEFA competitions including Euro 2020, says president Aleksander Ceferin... as he brands plotters of the new league 'SNAKES'
19/04/21 13:20The furious head of the European football governing body lashed out at the 12 clubs behind the scheme following a meeting of the EFA Executive Committee on Monday.Thomas Tuchel ducks questions over breakaway European Super League and insists he trusts Chelsea 'to make the right decisions'... despite revealing he only found about the controversial plans YESTERDAY
19/04/21 13:13The Blues, along with the rest of the Premier League's 'Big Six' and leading clubs from Spain and Italy, were announced on Sunday night as founder members of the breakaway league.'The first Super League manager to lose his job!': Gary Lineker piles in after Jose Mourinho is axed by Tottenham while his sacking is hilariously compared to last week's panned Dulux announcement
19/04/21 11:05The door hadn't even had time to swing shut behind Jose Mourinho at Tottenham's training ground when social media started piling in on the nature of his extraordinary Spurs sacking.VIEW FROM GERMANY: Bundesliga clubs will have to nail their colours to the mast after distancing themselves from European Super League plans... Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund have more to lose with fan power at the heart of their culture
19/04/21 10:47KIT HOLDEN: In a league where supporter interests are more fiercely and effectively defended than almost anywhere else in Europe, the reaction came as little surprise.VIEW FROM SPAIN: Breakaway clubs Real and Atletico Madrid are accused of hypocrisy and betrayal over Super League plans... but Barcelona fans are split over the promise of untold riches as they look to recover from crippling financial crisis
19/04/21 10:33PETE JENSON: In Barcelona there was a major split in the way supporters responded. Many fans have swallowed whole the promise of untold riches in the new format.European Super League clubs would WIN any court case brought by UEFA or FIFA, says expert lawyer - and he insists the Premier League would also fail if it tried to kick the Big Six out
19/04/21 10:30The 12 clubs, from England, Italy and Spain, announced plans on Sunday night to set up a competition to rival UEFA's Champions League and Europa League tournaments.Ex-Chelsea winger Pat Nevin warns his old club that the new European Super League will make others feel like 'second-class citizens' as he claims the rest of football could 'DISAPPEAR'... and he admits players will 'follow the money' if it goes ahead
19/04/21 10:14The Blues are one of 12 European clubs, alongside the Premier League 'Big Six', three Spanish teams and three Italian teams, who have been announced as founders of the Super League.Borussia Dortmund confirm they will not be signing up to the European Super League and want to continue the planned reform of the Champions League
19/04/21 09:33Borussia Dortmund have confirmed they have no plans to enter the breakaway European Super League created by 12 clubs on Sunday evening - and neither do Bayern Munich.Arsenal legend Ian Wright calls the club's decision to join new European Super League 'absolutely SHAMEFUL' and urges his old side to 'remember who you are'... as ex-Gunners defender Bacary Sagna says he'll STOP watching football if plan goes ahead
19/04/21 09:12Arsenal legend Wright, who played for the club for seven years and is a massive supporter, was stern and simple in his reaction, after the Gunners were announced as one of the 12 founding clubs.European football is at war after 12 clubs signed up to a breakaway Super League. So is it REALLY going to happen? How will it work? When will it start? Here's EVERYTHING you need to know on a move that could change the game forever
19/04/21 08:39The world of football is reeling after 12 of the biggest clubs, led by the Premier League's 'Big Six', have signed up for a new European Super League. Here are all the key questions answered.Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham 'QUIT the European Club Association with Red Devils CEO Ed Woodward resigning from his senior UEFA role' after trio of Premier League clubs joined Europe's elite in announcing shock Super League
19/04/21 08:22Manchester United, Arsenal and Tottenham have all quit the European Club Association after the English trio joined nine other clubs in creating a Super League, according to reports.European Super League clubs are ALREADY taking legal action to stop UEFA and FIFA from delaying their breakaway competition
19/04/21 08:00The rebel group, which includes Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester City, Chelsea and Tottenham have been warned that action would be taken against them if they proceed plans.'I've been critical of this club before... but this is ANOTHER LEVEL!' Gary Neville SLAMS Manchester United for backing new European Super League and labels American owners as 'passengers in the night'... as he tells fans to FORGET about the Glazers
19/04/21 07:59United co-chairman Joel Glazer insisted the Super League would 'increase financial support for the wider football pyramid' - but Neville did not hold back when asked about the American owners.Liverpool's role in plans for 'shameless' European Super League is an act of 'BETRAYAL' from owner John W Henry, says Jamie Carragher... but ex-Reds defender insists without fan support clubs are 'weak and powerless'
19/04/21 07:34Carragher, who saw Sky Sports colleague Gary Neville condemn plans as an 'absolute disgrace' during commentary of Man United against Burnley, has turned the focus onto his old club's involvement.European Super League release first trailer for their controversial competition, boasting 'The new frontier of football' and 'the world's greatest players'… despite WORLDWIDE condemnation and threats of legal action
19/04/21 06:43A first trailer for the European Super League has been released on YouTube which has talked up a 'new frontier of football' with the 'world's best players' despite widespread opposition.'We are going to help football at ALL levels': Florentino Perez insists creation of controversial European Super League is 'responding to the wishes of FOUR BILLION fans'... after Real Madrid chief is confirmed as president of new breakaway
19/04/21 05:47Perez has been confirmed as the president of the new league and despite near-total condemnation of the proposals, the Real Madrid president insisted it is the right choice for the global game.'The Champions League is the Super League': What Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp said about breakaway plans TWO YEARS ago as world of football turns against Big Six's scheme to join European rivals in money-spinning new format
18/04/21 23:47The plans for the breakaway competition, involving English football's Big Six, have been confirmed, with pundits and fans opposed to the project, widely seen as a power and money grab'Seriously unimpressed' Man Utd stars revolt against Big Six's bid to form European Super League - as fans threaten to overthrow billionaire owners and government vows to do 'whatever it takes to protect national game'
18/04/21 23:07The star midfielder, 26, shared an Instagram post of his Portuguese teammate Daniel Podence, who plays for Wolves, celebrating a goal in the Champions League, which would be killed off.MARTIN SAMUEL: The European Super League is a despicable, plastic competition that threatens the existence of English football, but there is hope... What if we all turned our backs? We are in this TOGETHER
18/04/21 21:00MARTIN SAMUEL: Still, at least we can safely predict who is coming 12th among the self-appointed Big 12. And for Arsenal, let's face it, that is a step up. Right now, they are the ninth best team in England.Manchester United legend Sir Alex Ferguson says European Super League would be a 'move away from 70 YEARS of football history', with the Red Devils one of six Premier League sides involved
18/04/21 18:43Former Man United boss Alex Ferguson says a breakaway European Super League would be a move away from 70 years of football history and that fans love the Champions League as it is.'They do not care about the fans, they see them as customers and they take them for mugs': Fans SLAM plot for breakaway European Super League, hitting out at the Premier League's Big Six for driving the project
18/04/21 16:47Football fans are furious about the European Super League, with supporters of the Premier League Big Six going against their teams over the breakaway.Six English soccer clubs sign up for new controversial European Super League backed by their American owners
18/04/21 12:29MARTIN SAMUEL - CHIEF SPORTS WRITER: Man City were the last to agree, on Saturday, joining Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham in the breakaway.BT Sport chief warns any European Super League would be LESS valuable to broadcasters, with UEFA weighing up restructuring the Champions League and big clubs plotting their own breakaway
17/02/21 16:55UEFA is currently reforming the format and structure of the Champions League for the period from 2024, while a group of Europe's biggest clubs have threatened to break away.Bundesliga CEO Christian Seifert hits out at Spanish 'cash-burning machines'... as Real Madrid and Barcelona push for move to breakaway European Super League
17/02/21 16:44Christian Seifert, chief executive of the German Football League (DFL) said the push for a breakaway European Super League was coming from Spain and Europe's 'super clubs.'Champions League group stage could be torn up TODAY with 2024 revamp plans to be discussed by clubs in UEFA's desperate bid to keep them happy and stop a European Super League
05/02/21 10:16Proposals will be made for a new-look Champions League competition from 2024 at the extraordinary meeting which will see a plan presented to ditch the current group stage.LaLiga chief Javier Tebas says he 'has doubts' over Gianni Infantino's involvement in talks over a European Super League and demands he clarifies his position amid claims the FIFA president attended meetings under a code name
01/02/21 16:15It was reported in December 2019 that Infantino had met with Florentino Perez and Tebas says it is important Infantino go on the record about any involvement he has had in discussions.Man United and Liverpool owners accused of 'plotting to DESTROY football' with £4.6bn European Super League project by LaLiga chief Javier Tebas... as he says Real Madrid's president Florentino Perez is behind the 'underground project'
31/01/21 08:53United's American owner Joel Glazer and Liverpool's John W Henry have been involved in drawing up plans for a European Super League worth £4.6billion.EXCLUSIVE: UEFA and FIFA's threats to BAN players who play in £4.6 billion European Super League suffers a huge blow as European courts rule it is illegal for sports' governing bodies to stop clubs and players joining rival competitions
28/01/21 12:05UEFA and FIFA's opposition to the £4.6 billion European Super League project has suffered a major setback following a new court judgement in Germany this week.REVEALED: Manchester United BACK AWAY from European Super League proposals after FIFA and UEFA closed ranks... as Premier League source slams closed-shop plans led by Juventus and Real Madrid as 'deeply damaging to game'
23/01/21 22:30A source close to United described the Super League blueprint, for a 15-team closed-shop league with only five qualifying spots, as 'deeply damaging to the fabric of the game.'A European Super League would 'destroy' English football and push lower league clubs to extinction, say fans, as competition lawyers cast doubt on FIFA and UEFA's threat to ban clubs and players who take part
22/01/21 14:20The creation of a European Super League would 'destroy domestic football', be the death of lower league clubs and is opposed by football fans across Europe, say supporters and MPs.FIFA threaten World Cup bans for players who join a breakaway European Super League with the governing body 'strongly' against the idea of the competition
21/01/21 11:59A joint statement from the game's organising body, FIFA, and the six continental federations said they were 'strongly emphasising' they would reject a breakaway European Super League.Bayern Munich chief Karl-Heinz Rummenigge insists the club would DECLINE club's invitation to join European Super League as he believes the controversial concept would 'cause serious damage' to domestic football
19/01/21 16:49Bayern would be one of the clubs at the front of the queue to join the competition, given they are one of the most successful clubs in history and are also the reigning champions of Europe.Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo fears shutting down football again amid rising Covid-19 cases would cause schedule CHAOS and speed up plans for a European Super League... as he warns smaller clubs would not survive another extended break
11/01/21 14:43The Wolves boss believes another break, similar to that caused by the coronavirus last March, would hasten the arrival of a European Super League and push smaller clubs out of existence.Aleksander Ceferin takes aim at Florentino Perez over controversial European Super League proposals as UEFA president claims Real Madrid chief 'is only interested in today, not what tomorrow will be'
27/12/20 07:17The past 12 months has seen two controversial proposals put forward that would shake up football in England and Europe, with Project Big Picture and the Super League being widely condemned.'Football needs new momentum and Real Madrid will be right at the heart of it': Florentino Perez urges football to embrace change amid talk of a breakaway European Super League following coronavirus pandemic
20/12/20 11:59Alluding to reform of domestic and international competitions without giving concrete details, Perez said Real Madrid would be one of the driving forces in changes to football.Arsene Wenger insists the European Super League has been developed to 'DESTROY' the Premier League as former Arsenal boss defends top clubs for wanting to 'reinforce' top-flight's 'superiority' with Project Big Picture
29/10/20 07:04After the drastic proposals of Project Big Picture were quashed following a meeting with Premier League clubs, the European Super League was the next plan to be drafted.Barcelona BOMBSHELL: Outgoing president Josep Bartomeu reveals he gave the club's approval to be part of new European Super League a day before resigning as he finally steps down along with his beleaguered board
27/10/20 22:53The outgoing Barcelona president, who resigned from his role on Tuesday night, revealed that the LaLiga club had given its initial approval to the European Super League before his exit.
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- Dan Evans SOBS as Olympics and Team GB team-mate Andy Murray's career comes to an end after their heartbreaking exit from the men's doubles
- Andy Murray jokes he 'never even liked tennis anyway' minutes after his glittering career comes to an end... as he makes a change to his social media bio
- Man City Erling Haaland jokingly scolds reporters after they fail to welcome the Norwegian superstar to pre-season press conference
- Revealed: What Italian opponent of 'biological male' boxer at centre of Olympics row told her corner after she WITHDREW from fight after 46 seconds
- BBC presenter Clare Balding breaks down in TEARS live on air as Andy Murray's stunning career comes to an end with Olympic doubles heartbreak in Paris
- Adam Peaty hands HUGE boost to Team GB ahead of relay races as swimming superstar is pictured back in the pool just days after a positive Covid test
- Leny Yoro could be out for TWO MONTHS amid fears he's fractured his metatarsal in blow for Man United - with new signing spotted on crutches
- Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal are knocked OUT of the Paris Olympics as dream Spanish pairing fall short in men's doubles against USA
- Fred Sirieix fights back tears as he tells his daughter Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix live on air that he is 'bursting' with pride after bronze medal
- Saudi Arabia unveil 11 new futuristic stadium concepts in their bid to host 2034 World Cup - with a 92,000-capacity mega-ground to host the final
- EXCLUSIVEJohn Barnes on Jurgen Klopp 'stealing his thunder' before Arne Slot's arrival and what Darwin Nunez must do to be the 'best in the world'
- Brazilian swimmer breaks silence after she was BANISHED from the Olympics for sneaking out 'to go on a night out in Paris' with her boyfriend
- The blueprint for Sir Jim Ratcliffe's new stadium plan? SoFi Satdium has a 120-yard screen, jaw-dropping luxury suites and a futuristic roof
- Lamine Yamal 'UNFOLLOWS his TiKTok influencer girlfriend' after she was shown in a viral video sitting on another boy's lap
- Mason Greenwood scores just 30 minutes into his first Marseille appearance after his £30m move from Man United, as Roberto De Zerbi's side impress
- Tom Daley's diving partner Noah Williams breaks down in tears after winning Olympics silver - as he pays tribute to former coach who passed away
- Matt Richards reveals he thought he had touched the wall FIRST after missing out on Olympic gold in 200m freestyle final to David Popovici by 0.02sec
- 'Seems like he's reinvented himself after his West Ham loan': Kalvin Phillips is mocked by fans as clip of midfielder dwelling on the ball goes viral
- French cyclist knocked-out in HORROR Olympic mountain bike crash BUT her coach declares she will 'come back STRONGER'
- Son of ex-Liverpool star who won the Champions League in 2005 signs scholarship contract with the Reds as he follows in father's footsteps
- Fans impressed after 'middle-aged man disrobes to just a Speedo' before diving into the pool to retrieve lost property
- Adam Peaty reveals what son George, 3, told him after his Olympic heartbreak in Paris - as he admits he thought he'd won gold in incredibly close finish
- Fencing fury as world No 1 Sandro Bazadze rages at referee for 'killing' him, before ranting: 'The Olympic Games... fairness, where is fairness?'
- Trent Alexander-Arnold is spotted signing a young Real Madrid fan's shirt during holiday with Jude Bellingham
- West Brom's pre-season 'friendly' against Mallorca turns violent as fight breaks out as Jayson Molumby PUNCHES opponent
- Endrick moved to tears as '43,000 fans' turn up to see his Real Madrid unveiling at the Santiago Bernabeu just days after the Brazilian teen finally joined
- Marcus Rashford's luxury Range Rover hit by 'drink driver' in shock incident with Man United team-mate Tyrell Malacia taken to hospital
- Team GB WIN their first medal of the Olympic Games as Yasmin Harper and Scarlett Mew Jensen claim bronze in 3m synchronised diving
- Heavy rain continues to wreck havoc at Paris Olympics as swimming practice for men's triathlon is thrown into doubt... with concerns over River Seine safety
- Watch the INCREDIBLE transformation of an Olympic swimming pool - as £300m La Defense Arena prepares to welcome Adam Peaty
- Meet Team GB's WAGs: Gordon Ramsay's influencer daughter, the dental hygienist-turned entrepreneur and ex- Geordie Shore star
- Andy Murray shares fan's hilarious post that claims tennis star 'will start rusting out in the rain' during eye-catching Paris Olympics opening ceremony
- EXCLUSIVESpoonfuls of caviar, $500 tips and giant TVs with his victorious fights on loop... how boxing great Floyd Mayweather likes to party
- She wants a Porsche if she wins gold at the Paris Olympics but Team GB's poster girl is just as driven on the track - meet the REAL Keely Hodgkinson
- Fans claim that PSG star Achraf Hakimi is driving the Morocco team bus at the Olympics in France in viral video - or is it an uncanny resemblance?
- 'Who is this and what has he done with Mikel Arteta?': Fans are left shocked by Arsenal manager's appearance in new video as he previews new season
- Max Verstappen fires back at critics as he tells them to look at his trophy cabinet and DENIES claims Red Bull have told him to stop staying up late
- Mason Greenwood 'set to pocket £14,000-a-month in rent from Leny Yoro', as Man United's £52m signing 'snaps up his £2MILLION mansion' after Old Trafford exit
- Man City hopeful Rodri's potential ban for chanting 'Gibraltar is Spanish' at Euro 2024 celebration party will not impact Champions League campaign
- Paul Pogba gives update after being handed a four-year doping ban, as ex-Man United and Juventus star opens up on 'difficult time'
- Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola mocks his player Jack Grealish for reaching the latter stages of a quick-thinking game in pre-season
- BRENTFORD'S GREATEST EVER PLAYER: The Bees owe a lot to the goals of David McCulloch... but who do YOU think is the club's all-time star?
- Graeme Souness singles out Man United captain Bruno Fernandes for 'throwing in the towel' as he SLAMS lack of leaders in modern football
- Jarrad Branthwaite has NO intention of signing a new Everton contract unless Goodison Park chiefs match the wages offered by Man United
- Paddy 'The Baddy' Pimblett opens up on mental health struggles ahead of UFC 304 and reveals his coaches considered 'pulling him out' of fight
- Man United urged to be 'ruthless' in selling Harry Maguire this summer by Dwight Yorke, with a SHOCK move to Premier League rival proposed
- Ben White 'considering a shock return to the England set-up' after Gareth Southgate's departure and the exit of Steve Holland
- Andy Murray has not spoken to Emma Raducanu since her withdrawal ended his Wimbledon farewell and defends mother Judy's reaction
- Jose Mourinho lashes out at UEFA after making winning start to life at Fenerbahce, as Edin Dzeko nets hat-trick in Champions League qualifier
- Revealed: The video footage that shows Charlotte Dujardin whipping horse 'like an elephant in a circus' - as dressage star is suspended in shame
- The real reason seats at Anfield have been covered up after Liverpool fans thought Trent Alexander-Arnold could be signing a new contract
- Man United fans rave over 'leaked' Old Trafford tunnel redesign after video shows traditional walkway's 'stunning' overhaul ahead of new season
- Francis Ngannou opens up on the death of his 15-month-old son during emotional interview - as ex-UFC champion reveals how it 'broke' him
- Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk unveils new hairstyle after cutting off long blonde locks in favour of eye-catching 'Top Boy'-inspired trim
- Wayne Rooney's footballer son Kai, 14, wows fans in training video as they claim he 'learnt from his dad' - and call for him to join Man United's first team!
- England hero Ollie Watkins pictured in Milan with fiancee Ellie Alderson after proposing on holiday as he puts Euro 2024 agony behind him
- What happened to Leon Goretzka? Fans shocked by Bayern Munich midfielder's body transformation as some joke that Harry Kane is to blame
- Shocking moment Norwegian referee shows a PHYSIO a red card - on weekend of chaos where anti-VAR protests caused abandoned match
- Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois throws CAKE at fans AGAIN after joining Steve Aoki on stage at Tomorrowland in Belgium
- Jack Grealish is 'STILL on edge after £1m raid on his £5.6m home eight months ago' - as Man City star 'worries thieves will never be caught'
- Alexander Zverev and Arthur Fils clash in heated Hamburg Open final after Frenchman unleashes controversial underarm serve during the match