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Celtic & Rangers reportedly wanted to join British Premier League as Infantino approves of cross-border leagues
According to The Sun, Scottish Premiership giants Celtic and Rangers are wanted to join a British Premier League as part of the fall-out of the failed European Super League. The self-styled big-six (Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur) pulled out of the breakaway continental league just days after its formation was announced, but FIFA, UEFA and the UK Government are expected to approve of a British Premier League. The big-six feels the English Premier League needs a huge reform, and they are happy to let Celtic and Rangers join them in a cross-border league. FIFA President Gianni Infantino gave his blessing for cross-border leagues when asked about proposals for mergers between top-flight leagues in the Netherlands, Belgium, Mexico and the ...
David Alaba agrees five-year deal with Real Madrid
Bayern Munich defender David Alaba has agreed a five-year contract with Real Madrid, according to Sky Germany. Alaba has been at Bayern since 2008 and has gone on to make over 400 appearances for the club. During this time, he has scored 33 goals and won 26 trophies – including nine Bundesliga titles and two Champions Leagues. Alaba has had a highly successful time at Bayern Munich The Austrian’s contract is set to expire at the end of the season, and he will not be signing a new one. This caught the attention of several of Europe’s top clubs, who were looking to snag one of the world’s best defenders on a free transfer. Madrid were the leading candidates for his signature, while the likes of Barcelona, Liverpool, Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain and Juventus were all linked. Ac...
Borussia Dortmund lining up move for 23-year-old French striker
Borussia Dortmund are looking to sign Celtic striker Odsonne Edouard this summer, according to Football Insider. Edouard has enjoyed four excellent seasons at Celtic since signing from Paris Saint-Germain. He has scored 81 goals and registered a further 37 assists in 161 outings for the Scottish side, winning three league titles and an SFWA Footballer of the Year award. Edouard has been a standout at Celtic The 23-year-old has been strongly linked with moves away from Parkhead over the last year. West Ham United have seemed like the most likely destination, while Arsenal and Leicester City have also been rumoured. Football Insider are claiming that Dortmund are ready to join the chase for Edouard this summer. The Black and Yellows currently own one of the world’s most prolific strikers in ...
Harry Kane finally breaks his silence on Spurs appointing Mason as interim boss
Tottenham Hotspur replaced sacked head coach Jose Mourinho with Ryan Mason, and the 29-year-old will take charge of the team on an interim basis until the end of the season. The former Spurs midfielder joined the club’s coaching staff two months after retiring from the game due to a fractured skull, and he was made the official academy coach for the Under-19 UEFA Youth League side in July 2019. Mason became Tottenham’s head of player development (under-17 to under-23) in August 2020 and will be looking to prove himself over the course of the next seven games. The Spurs academy graduate will be in charge of some of his former teammates, and he has insisted that his relationship with them will be professional. Tottenham striker Harry Kane played with his new boss, and he has taken to Twitter...
‘His consistency still needs some work’ – Alan Shearer sends message to £200k-a-wk Spurs star
Premier League legend Alan Shearer has urged Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Tanguy Ndombele to work on his consistency. The Frenchman is one of the contenders for the 2020-21 Hublot Young Player of the Season award following an impressive sophomore campaign in the English top-flight. Ndombele struggled in his debut campaign at Tottenham, falling out with erstwhile head coach Jose Mourinho and seeking a transfer exit last summer. However, Spurs club-record signing has started to prove his quality this term, featuring in 29 league games and weighing in with three goals and two assists thus far. Ndombele’s confidence, all-round creativity and defensive solidity have caught the eyes of Shearer, but the former Newcastle United striker believes he will even become better once he works on his consi...
West Ham eyeing 28-yr-old ace to replace first team star, other PL clubs linked as well
Sam Johnstone has done very well for West Bromwich Albion this season, and his performances have caught the attention of other Premier League clubs. According to Express and Star, West Ham United are keen on signing the 28-year-old goalkeeper as a replacement for Lukasz Fabianski, who turned 36 on Sunday. Johnstone has been a key player for the Baggies and will be crucial to their survival hopes this term. The player has previously been linked with Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur and Leeds United, but a move to the Hammers may appeal. The Baggies are keen on holding onto Johnstone, but it will be difficult for them to convince him to stay if they drop down to the Championship. Johnstone is way too good to play in the second tier and is likely to have quite a few offers from the Premie...
24-yr-old linked with a Liverpool move in January is hoping to join the Reds in summer
Liverpool were linked with a move for Croatian defender Duje Caleta-Car during the January transfer window. According to reports, the Reds were very close to signing the 24-year-old. The player had packed his bags and was ready to fly to Liverpool, but the move fell through. Liverpool signed Ozan Kabak on loan from Schalke instead, and the youngster has done reasonably well for the Reds. According to Le10sport, the Marseille defender is now hoping that Liverpool rekindle their interest in him and return with an offer this summer. SL View: Ideal fit for Klopp’s playing style There is no doubt that the Reds need to improve their defensive options at the end of this season, and Caleta-Car would be a quality addition. Liverpool have also been linked with RB Leipzig centre-back Ibrahima Konate,...
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, ...
Predicted Aston Villa XI vs Man City: Smith to make one change, 25-yr-old to start
Aston Villa host Manchester City in the Premier League later tonight and they will be hoping to bounce back from their defeat against Liverpool last time out. Dean Smith’s side have failed to win five of their last six Premier League matches and they will be under pressure to win here. That said, Manchester City are an exceptional side and they will be firm favourites to secure all three points. Furthermore, Pep Guardiola will demand a strong reaction from his players after the 2-1 defeat against Leeds United in their last outing. The visitors have an excellent head to head record against Villa and they have managed to beat the West Midlands club in their last six meetings. The home side will be without the services of Trezeguet, Jack Grealish and Morgan Sanson due to injuries. Brazil...
Gary Lineker and Gary Neville react as Liverpool man calls emergency meeting
Jordan Henderson has called an emergency meeting of the Premier League captains to discuss the potential threat of the European Super League. Liverpool are one of six Premier League clubs that has signed up for the new closed shop competition. The decision has infuriated football fans all over the world. Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has already stated that he is against the idea, and it seems the players are now making their voices felt. According to the Daily Mail, Henderson has now called an emergency meeting involving all Premier League captains to discuss the issue. The 30-year-old is one of the most respected figures among the footballers. He led the player’s response to the NHS crisis triggered by the coronavirus pandemic, and his role will be crucial in the present cl...
Lionel Messi could leave Barcelona over European Super League news
Sunday’s European Super League announcement could impact Lionel Messi’s future at Barcelona, Marca has reported. Barcelona are one of 12 major European clubs who have signed up to a European Super League, breaking away from their domestic leagues. They are joined by fellow La Liga sides Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid, as well as six clubs from England and three from Italy. A banner in protest of the European Super League The announcement was met with intense disapproval from the majority of the footballing world. Fans and pundits were outraged, while governing bodies responded with force, threatening to ban clubs and players from participating in certain tournaments. One of the governing bodies to oppose the European Super League was FIFA, who claimed that any participating players could ...
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...
