Berlin, Germany | XINHUA | Cologne picked up crucial points in the relegation battle after upsetting second-placed Leipzig courtesy of Jonas Hector’s brace, awarding a 10-point lead to leaders Bayern Munich. Leipzig assumed control and controlled possession from the starting whistle while Cologne defended deep and kept all its men behind …
Read More »English clubs withdraw from European Super League
London, UK | THE INDEPENDENT & XINHUA | A statement from Arsenal, stating they made a mistake, capped a dramatic day that saw all six English Premier League clubs withdrew from the European Super League on Tuesday. The proposed by 12 European top clubs collapsed in less than 48 hours. …
Read More »Spanish League and Football Federation condemn plans for Super League
Madrid, Spain | XINHUA | Both the Spanish Football League (La Liga) and the Spanish Football Federation have confirmed their opposition to the proposed European Super League which was announced on Sunday. Three Spanish sides, FC Barcelona, Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid, have confirmed their participation in the breakaway competition …
Read More »UEFA announces new formats for Europe battles
Paris, France | XINHUA | The Champions League will expand from 32 teams to 36 staring from 2024/2025 season, as the European football governing body UEFA released several revolutions across its club competitions on Monday, hours after 12 elite clubs created the European Super League. According to the UEFA, the …
Read More »Madrid president Perez defends European Super League project
Madrid,Spain | XINHUA | Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has explained why his club will form part of the proposed European Super League, which was announced on Sunday as a breakaway from UEFA’s European competitions. Along with six Premier League teams, Real Madrid is one of three Spanish representatives, along …
Read More »FUFA women league: Uganda martyrs humbles she Mak
Buikwe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Martyrs Women football club have kicked off the FUFA Women Super League-FWSL on a positive note with a 1-0 victory over She Mak WFC. Both teams exhibited skilful football and played aggressive football in the pioneer game of this season at the FUFA technical …
Read More »Jose Mourinho sacked by Tottenham after 18 months in charge
London,UK | XINHUA | Jose Mourinho was sacked by Tottenham today Monday less than a week before he is due to lead the club in the Carabao Cup final against Manchester City. “The club can today announce that Jose Mourinho and his coaching staff Joao Sacramento, Nuno Santos, Carlos Lalin …
Read More »FUFA terminate Uganda cranes head coach McKinstry’s contract
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has today officially parted ways with head coach Johnathan McKinstry. According to a statement issued by FUFA, the Head Coach of the Uganda Men’s National team, McKinstry, has today reached an agreement with FUFA to bring an end …
Read More »Spurs finally sack Mourinho
London, UK | THE INDEPENDENT | Tottenham have sacked Jose Mourinho. In a brief statement, the London club said, ” The Club can today announce that Jose Mourinho and his coaching staff Joao Sacramento, Nuno Santos, Carlos Lalin and Giovanni Cerra have been relieved of their duties.” Spurs is one …
Read More »UEFA warns ‘big headed’ European football clubs
✳ Twelve of Europe’s leading football clubs agree to establish a Super League ✳ List includes AC Milan, Chelsea, Barcelona, Liverpool, Man City, Man United and Real Madrid. ✳ The project is being launched to rival UEFA’s Champions League format London, UK | THE INDEPENDENT | Europe’s soccer governing body …
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