Tag: Tottenham Hotspur

Liverpool Keep up Chase With City, Ronaldo Hat-Trick Hero

MANCHESTER, England—Liverpool kept up the chase with Premier League leaders Manchester City by winning 2–0 at Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday while Cristiano Ronaldo hit a hat-trick as Manchester United beat Tottenham Hotspur 3–2. Luis Diaz connected with a fine ball from Joel Matip to head Liverpool ahead in the 19th minute before Mohamed…


Super League Collapses After the 6 English Clubs Withdraw

LONDON—The Super League collapsed before a ball was kicked in the European breakaway competition after being abandoned by the six English clubs, leaving the Spanish and Italian participants stranded. Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester United, Manchester City, and Tottenham throughout Tuesday evening deserted the proposal to launch a largely-closed midweek competition amid an escalating backlash from…


Top Football Clubs Launch European Super League Amid Criticisms

MANCHESTER, England—Twelve of Europe’s top football clubs launched a breakaway Super League on Sunday, launching what is certain to be a bitter battle for control of the game and its lucrative revenue. The move sets up a rival to UEFA’s established Champions League competition and was condemned by football authorities and political leaders. Manchester United,…


English Premier League Stars Apologise for Breaking CCP Virus Rules

Two elite football clubs in the English Premier League have condemned the actions of some of their players who joined a Christmas party in violation of CCP virus rules, three of them have since apologised. A photograph circulated earlier on social media showed three Tottenham Hotspurs players—Argentina forward Erik Lamela, Spain defender Sergio Reguilon, and…