Super League fiasco prompts UK gov't review
The creation of an independent regulator is on the agenda for a government review of football which will look at the Owner's and Director's Test.
2020 Season
The creation of an independent regulator is on the agenda for a government review of football which will look at the Owner's and Director's Test.
Owners of the 12 Super League clubs underestimated the power of the fan, and it was supporters' voices that brought down the money-spinning venture.
From announced on Sunday to finished Tuesday, Gab Marcotti breaks down what happened in the most remarkable 48 hours those in soccer can remember.
On the pitch, Chelsea drew vs. Brighton, but their decision to exit the Super League made them massive winners on Tuesday in the eyes of their fans.
Chelsea were held to a disappointing draw against Brighton & Hove Albion at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League on Tuesday night.
The European Super League, which was to feature 12 of Europe's biggest clubs, has unraveled as the six English sides announced they would not join.
Gianni Infantino told the European Super League clubs that they could not be "half in, half out" of the established football system.
UEFA is planning for next week's Champions League semis involving European Super League clubs to go ahead as scheduled, sources have told ESPN.
Bayern Munich's Nicklas Sule is at the top of Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel's wish list to boost his defence this summer. Transfer Talk has the latest.
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said his government will do "everything we can" to stop the European Super League from going through.
The proposed Super League is not for fans, only the owners of football's biggest, richest clubs, who just want to become even bigger and richer.
UEFA's executive committee responded to the threat of a breakaway European Super League by voting to sanction the new-look 36-team Champions League.
Chelsea coach Thomas Tuchel said his side were closing the gap with Manchester City and their "benchmark" coach Pep Guardiola.
Chelsea ended Manchester City's quadruple hopes this season after securing a 1-0 win to reach the FA Cup final at Wembley.
TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Manchester City | 33 | 24 | 5 | 4 | +45 | 77 |
Manchester United | 32 | 19 | 9 | 4 | +29 | 66 |
Leicester City | 32 | 18 | 5 | 9 | +21 | 59 |
Chelsea | 32 | 15 | 10 | 7 | +19 | 55 |
West Ham United | 32 | 16 | 7 | 9 | +11 | 55 |
Tottenham Hotspur | 33 | 15 | 8 | 10 | +18 | 53 |
Liverpool | 32 | 15 | 8 | 9 | +16 | 53 |
Everton | 31 | 14 | 7 | 10 | +3 | 49 |
Arsenal | 32 | 13 | 7 | 12 | +8 | 46 |
Leeds United | 32 | 14 | 4 | 14 | 0 | 46 |
Aston Villa | 31 | 13 | 5 | 13 | +9 | 44 |
Wolverhampton Wanderers | 32 | 11 | 8 | 13 | -9 | 41 |
Crystal Palace | 31 | 10 | 8 | 13 | -19 | 38 |
Southampton | 32 | 10 | 6 | 16 | -18 | 36 |
Newcastle United | 32 | 9 | 8 | 15 | -18 | 35 |
Brighton & Hove Albion | 32 | 7 | 13 | 12 | -5 | 34 |
Burnley | 32 | 8 | 9 | 15 | -19 | 33 |
Fulham | 33 | 5 | 12 | 16 | -18 | 27 |
West Bromwich Albion | 32 | 5 | 9 | 18 | -34 | 24 |
Sheffield United | 32 | 4 | 2 | 26 | -39 | 14 |