The return of near-capacity crowds fueled a barrage of goals and a bunch of home wins on the first Saturday of the English Premier League season. Fans at Old Trafford particularly enjoyed themselves. More than 72,000 spectators—Britain’s biggest soccer crowd since the pandemic—saw Bruno Fernandes’s hat trick and Paul Pogba’s four assists sweep Manchester United…
Coroner Confirms Liverpool Fan Andrew Devine Is 97th Hillsborough Victim
A Liverpool fan who was injured at Hillsborough is the 97th person to be unlawfully killed in the disaster, a coroner has found. Andrew Devine, 55, died on Tuesday, more than 32 years after he was badly hurt in the tragedy at the FA Cup semi-final on April 15, 1989. In a statement released through…
Photos: 15,000 Paper ‘Peace Doves’ Artwork Suspended From the Roof of Liverpool Cathedral
A stunning art installation made up of 15,000 paper doves has been put up at Liverpool Cathedral. The beautiful, intricate works of art are suspended on ribbons from the ceiling of the grand cathedral. Each piece of paper contains a message of peace, hope, and love written by local school children and community groups invited to…
Teen Spots ‘Creepy’ Man Approaching Schoolgirl Saying He’s Her ‘Dad’s Mate’—So She Intervenes
A Liverpool teenager is being lauded for her quick thinking after she witnessed a “creepy looking man” approach a young schoolgirl, while claiming to be her “dad’s mate.” Emma Carlile, 15, was on her way home from Weatherhead High School when she saw the tall man approach the 11-year-old schoolgirl. Suspecting something was afoul, the teen…
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,…
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