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  •   Home > News > Sports > Soccer

    The six rebel English clubs have made a stunning backtrack and now there are calls for the owners to sell up

    The six rebel English clubs have made a stunning backtrack and now there are calls for the owners to sell up


    Manchester United, Manchester City. Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham have all bowed to pressure from fans and have withdrawn from the European Super League which was launched barely 48 hours ago.

    Former Liverpool player Jamie Carragher says he like most fans are as angry now as they were when the ESL was announced.

    He says there's nothing left for Liverpool's owners Fenway Sports Group.



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    Rugby:
    Tiaan Whelpton's made a resounding statement at the International Track Meet in Christchurch 15:37

    Entertainment:
    Emma Heming Willis says caring for her husband Bruce Willis has made her realise how "vital" it is to concentrate on her own health 15:17

    Politics:
    The country's first research-informed cyberbullying programme is now available 14:57

    Entertainment:
    Daniel Radcliffe expects Harry Potter TV series star Dominic McLaughlin to upstage him in the role 14:47

    Golf:
    Lydia Ko's preparing to go low ahead of the third round of the latest LPGA Tour event in Thailand 14:27

    Entertainment:
    Brianna "Chickenfry" Lapaglia believes Zach Bryan's new bride is a "dig" at her 14:17

    Law and Order:
    How Reuters captured that photo of former Prince Andrew leaving custody 14:17

    Law and Order:
    A warning to Southland residents after a number of rural burglaries 14:07

    Entertainment:
    Robert Pattinson's therapist asked him if he was on drugs because they "couldn't understand" him 13:47


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