earlier today, the premier league fa and severalfan groups met today, the premier league fa and severalhnson, to discuss the super league as well. what came out of that was a clear message from government that they will support action is necessary to cause a stop to the plans for a super league. they said they wanted to give it a red card. the premier league now knows it has that backing from government to take the action, but our understanding as ministers think the first move should come from within football. amid stinging attacks from rival clubs, including everton this morning, and continuing public backlash, the question now is, how strong is the resolve of the clubs involved in this super league plan? and are they willing to write out this storm to get the rewards they feel they will get, the financial and football rewards from this plan for themselves and the rest of the game?— rest of the game? laura, many thanks. laura _ rest of the game? laura, many thanks. laura scott _ rest of the game? laura, many thanks. laura scott there. - the government is preparing to announce much ste

newcastle have taken a big step towards ensuring they're still in the premier league next season, after west ham 3—2 in a dramatic game at stjames park. the win moves them nine points clear of the relegation zone, whilst denting west ham's champions league hopes. imran sidat was watching. the picture is looking a lot brighterfor the picture is looking a lot brighter for newcastle after last week's win at burnley, it wasn't long before they make their murk again, doing all the hard work before some calamitous defending to the rest. craig dawson was given a second yellow for a foul in the build—up. things went from bad to worse for the hammers as newcastle doubled their advantage, some comical goalkeeping led to this gift. surely this game was over? whatever david moyes said at half—time seem to have an impact as his side came roaring back. this was adjudged to be a handful, jesse lingard making no mistake from the spot. this game had one final twist. he had only been on the pitch a matter of minutes before he headed in the winner. a crucial goal that could go along way to securing newcas

the premier league statement _ detail. generally? the premier league statement made - detail.ery clear that all 1a clubs not part of the european super league are universally and unanimously opposed to what has happened. these plans have been developed in meetings no discussion with us, it seems that the views of fans up and down the country, including the club is very much involved, are totally against the idea because it fundamentally goes against everything we stand for in english for and the biggest game in english for and the biggest game in the world, a competition system devised a the rachel corsie, the ability for clubs to progress by doing well, and unfortunately this competition takes away large elements of that —— a competition system devised as a merit equity. it has had criticism notjust from football but the prime minister, prince william, people across the spectrum, and the potential damage this could do is notjust to the premier league but the leagues below that and the communities those clubs serve is very difficult to contemplate.— serve is very difficult to

it are desperate to see him playing in the premier league.— the premier league. it does.o getting away _ the premier league. it does. there is no getting away from _ the premier league. it does. there is no getting away from the - the premier league. it does. there is no getting away from the fact, i is no getting away from the fact, and the draw has thrown this up brilliantly, hasn't it, for this match today? the announcement of sergio aguero leading manchester city last week and whatever they say, it isjust city last week and whatever they say, it is just not going to go away, the link between erling haaland and manchester city, so it is a highly significant night for him, and he will know that everything will be focused on him before kick—off and during the match, to see just how he fares, but, listen, he has done a—ok in the champions league this season — ten goals in the champions league. he has scored in every match he has played in the competition this season for stubbs he is the leading scorer in the competition. so i think will be talk about what manchester city

the premier league cannot survive without _ league?ue cannot survive without them and _ league? the premier league cannot survive without them and you - league? the premier league cannot survive without them and you check| survive without them and you check them out and the sponsors pull out. so which sponsors will be involved, will they want that product without the top six? if fifa ban england players from playing for england and argentinian and german and spanish players, what is a world cup with brazil and argentina his players play for the top teams?- brazil and argentina his players play for the top teams? sorry about these technical _ play for the top teams? sorry about these technical issues, _ play for the top teams? sorry about these technical issues, it _ play for the top teams? sorry about these technical issues, it is - play for the top teams? sorry about these technical issues, it is so - these technical issues, it is so frustrating. can“t these technical issues, it is so frustrating. can't wait for the old days when we h

these were the scenes before leeds' premier league match against liverpool. and the leeds supporters were shouting at us, as if we would have made the decision, and we didn't. a club is bigger than all of us, than all of us, and we should not forget that. and i don't forget that, and that's why i take criticism for everything where i am responsible for, for absolutely everything. i criticise myself harder than others. but the team was not involved in this inner process and i was not involved. so i don't feel responsible for it. on the pitch, the points were shared in a game which finished 1—1. sadio mane gave liverpool the lead at half—time but diego llorente rescued a point for leeds four minutes from the end with this header. world number onejudd trump begins his quest for a second world snooker title at the crucible today. he takes on liam highfield in his opening match. meanwhile, four—time champion john higgins is into round two — but not without a scare. he was 7—4 down to qualifier tian pengfei — before winning six frames in a row to book his place in

bt sport, who first showed the premier league in 2013 say xxxx the premier league in 2013 say....broadcaster dazone — both say they've not held talks with the 12 clubs. so what options does that leave for a prospective super league — we can only speculate at this stage but could it perhaps be a new streaming platform like disney plus, or even a social media site like facebook. it could be that the clubs themselves even monopolise the broadcast rights internally. one thing is for certain though if they want a football presenter they're not getting gary lineker — he says he doesn't want to be involved. when imported thing around this whole discussion. almost a throwaway line around women's football. it just say that i want to there's been very big and strong words from not being kessler, a software of the women's game. —— nadine kessler. —— a stalwart of the women's game. so the super league has promised an equivalent women's competition as soon as they it's practicable, but the problem with that is that the dominant clubs in men's football aren't the same as in the women's game. we

that worry in the premier league. what about those in europe? the premier league., ., ., in europe? both barcelona and real madrid have — in europe? both barcelona and real madrid have been _ in europe? both barcelona and real madrid have been very _ in europe? both barcelona and real madrid have been very slow- in europe? both barcelona and real madrid have been very slow to - madrid have been very slow to respond over the last 24 hours or so. it's been interesting today as well to hear from this so. it's been interesting today as well to hearfrom this manner. the event is chairman. he is regarded as one of the key architects of the project. here is what he had been feeing tonight. i project. here is what he had been feeing tonight-— project. here is what he had been feeing tonight. i remain convinced ofthe feeing tonight. i remain convinced of the beauty _ feeing tonight. i remain convinced of the beauty of _ feeing tonight. i remain convinced of the beauty of that _ feeing tonight. i remain convinced of the beauty of that project - feeing tonight. i remain convi

— it devalues the premier league. ing involved? _ premier league. what you think about the prince getting involved? i - premier league. what you think about the prince getting involved? ithink- the prince getting involved? i think it 'ust the prince getting involved? i think it just shows _ the prince getting involved? i think it just shows the _ the prince getting involved? i think it just shows the power _ the prince getting involved? i think it just shows the power of - the prince getting involved? i think it just shows the power of the - it just shows the power of the story, the passion behind—the—scenes, it shows how much of an impact it has had on all people who are involved in the game. prince william is the president of the football association, there's a role for him to play as well as their representative. but it is interesting that absolutely everybody is united behind this. i can't think of the last time that happened, can you?— can't think of the last time that happened, can you? moving onto the times, the

the european super league debacle calls to huge uproar among fans especially in england where 6 premier league clubs initially joined the breakaway league before withdrawing now to prevent future defections the premier league is looking at some major reforms here's more from t.w. correspondent charles chelsea pill in manchester. could this set the ball to english it will be to see united of manchester's youth academy award that training for a club doing things differently. if the united at both owned and run by the fans. who are just ordinary people. who actually love football and i've got a passion for football it's not a business all of the money's made goes back into the football club back into the community. in order that we can try and you know climb the leaks. and continue to make a statement to say there's a different way let's see united was set up in 2005 in protest against the takeover of premier league club manchester united by an american billionaire they're now seeing a surge of interest in their membership by roughly 20 percent over the last week alone it's driven in large part b

twelve top football clubs — including six from the premier league — have announced plans to form a breakawaye. have announced plans to form arsenal, tottenham, chelsea, liverpool, manchester city and manchester united have agreed to start a new mid—week tournament with ac milan, inter milan, juventus, atletico madrid, real madrid and barcelona. the move's been condemned by pretty much everyone — uefa and the premier league say players could be banned from taking part in any other competitions — including playing for their country. adam wild reports. these are english football's most successful clubs. but with such success comes great power, and even greater wealth. creating a new league with europe's other football giants has the lure of untold riches, but at what cost? this new super league includes english football's so—called big six — arsenal, tottenham, chelsea, liverpool, manchester city and manchester united — as well as leading clubs from spain and italy. what is proposed is a midweek competition, with as many as 20 clubs in total, and eventually, a women's league as well. but it's b

tottenham are currently seventh in the premier league table. t champions league football next season. the club has been knocked out of the europa league. they are in a final, the caribou cup final this weekend, but for the fans i spoke to they always thought that mourinho's days were numbered, and they didn't he adapted his style to fit the club, and the talk that harry kane might leave the club. i think they were surprised by the timing of it in a week of such a big match for the club, and also after this news about the european super league. this comes only a few hours after it was announced that tottenham are one of the clubs who have signed up to the european super league proposals, which have proved to be so controversial. what has been the reaction so far where you are?— what has been the reaction so far where ou are? ., , , ., where you are? there has been a huge amount of reaction _ where you are? there has been a huge amount of reaction from _ where you are? there has been a huge amount of reaction from the _ amount of reaction from the

so i think we are absolutely in a better position to find that stability and to stay in the premier league ., . _, stability and to stay in the premier leaaue. ., . , , league. norwich could even be up before they _ league. norwich could even be up before they kick _ league. norwich could even be up before they kick off _ league. norwich could even be up before they kick off against - before they kick off against bournemouth tomorrow, but if they don't seal it this weekend, this is a club that doesn't panic, as delia might say, this promotion is one they prepared earlier. patrick geary, bbc news. let's take a quick look at some other stories. aidy boothroyd has stepped down as england uner 21 manager two weeks after the side got knocked out of the european championship at the group stage. boothroyd had recently described the role as "the impossible job". england all—rounder ben stokes will be out of action for three months. he needs surgery on a fractured finger — so will miss the test series against new zealand — and is also a doubt for england's limited overs matches against sri lanka an

the indian premier league is a t20 competition. it brings in players from around the world.tralian players have now gone back home, in part on concern the board as could shut. ravi ashwin is in india's spinner but he will not play to support his family in the covid fight. some players are going to stay. this was one player today playing after he pledged $50,000 to an oxford charity. he said...

been regulars for their clubs in the 2920 season only 35.6 percent of players starting in the premier league well if you will for england the lowest in europe's top 5 leagues in spain it was 60 percent. the good news for england is that the 35.6 percent was over 5 percent more than the season before skilful foreigners are also rubbing off on young english talent like manchester city's creative midfielder phil foden. become so i think it's england's biggest problem some players and many fans would much rather their club side won a big title than the english national team. for such a small country england is very tribal when it comes to football a working class newcastle fan would often say they have little in common with a well off chelsea supporter liverpool the manchester may be very close but liverpool the manchester united stars in the 2 thousands would snap each other on england duty such was their rivalry not good for team spirit. sables when you consider having lunch and dinner or whatever it. was a bad spoke. during training because the complex levels of the toys which made the gas ar

been regulars for their clubs in the 2920 season only 35.6 percent of players starting in the premier league well if you will for england the lowest in europe's top 5 leagues in spain it was 60 percent. the good news for england is that the 35.6 percent was over 5 percent more than the season before skilful foreigners are also rubbing off on young english talent like manchester city's creative midfielder phil foden. we can so i think it's england's biggest problem some players and many fans would much rather their club side won a big title than the english national team. for such a small country england is very tribal when it comes to football a working class newcastle fan would often say they have little in common with a well off chelsea supporter liverpool the manchester may be very close but liverpool the manchester united stars in the 2000. children england such was a rivalry not good for team spirit. sables when you consider having lunch and dinner or whatever it. was. spoke. during training because the competitive levels at that time so it's all in. the gas are so intense in the premie

they are seventh in the premier league and were knocked out of the europa league last month.ducts this week. virgin money willjoin them from next month. meanwhile, halifax and barclays have said they won't be making these products available for new—build properties. the launch comes as average house prices in the uk continue to rise to record levels. lindsayjudge is research director at the resolution foundation, a think tank focused on improving living standards for people on low—to—middle incomes. shejoins us now she joins us now stop shejoins us now stop morning to you. will this help? it she joins us now stop morning to you. will this help?— you. will this help? it certainly hel-s the you. will this help? it certainly helps the marginal— you. will this help? it certainly helps the marginal first-time l you. will this help? it certainly - helps the marginal first-time buyer. helps the marginal first—time buyer. it helps somebody who is almost at that point of being able to bite. but is of course something that has got worse over the covid period, more and more difficult as

any intermediary and this super league would have actually gather indeed a place to play in the premier league that is the super league in the premier league they would have got a guaranteed place which is not the case right now are a good thing see where this goes from here i think is always in frankfurt. you know some of the other business stories making headlines around the world. shares and netflix tumbled 12 percent in after hours trading that's after the company missed its subscriber growth target for the last quarter investors ignore the company's huge leap in revenue after raising prices last year that will explain pandemic related production delays for what it calls a quote lighter content slate than usual. the e.u. will impose a 56 percent import tariff on harley-davidson motorcycles from the u.s. the move is part of a trade dispute started by the trump administration in 2018 the company says it legally challenge the measure which is due to take effect in june. production of russia sputnik the coronavirus vaccine has begun in argentina that according to christian officials argentina

manchester city winning the premier league has felt more when rather than if.g into view. sandwiched in between two big european games, city made a number of changes. when stewart dallas fired leeds ahead, this definitely felt different. if leeds' plan was to protect that lead, this challenge gave them little option. when the referee had the chance to change his mind, the yellow was cancelled, cooper was off. it then became a game of defence versus attack, when rather than if city would score. silver, wide. guadiola, quite. knocking on the door often enough. taurus was eventually let in. the trouble is that pressing for a winner, they were slightly ajar at the back. dallas at the double, city sunk into stoppage time. 11 points from their last six games will be enough to lift that fifth title, even though today's display was a bit iffy. leeds' next match is against liverpool. liverpool have finally won a premier league match at anfield in 2021, after coming from behind to beat aston villa and bring to an end their six matching losing run at home. it looked like

at least 5 premier league clubs are said to be involved.ier league have come out to condemn the proposals. our football reporter simon stone has been following the developments and joins me now... there's a lot of speculation out there — what do we know at the moment? basically we know that 11 of european football's major clubs, three from spain, you can imagine real madrid, barcelona, atletico madrid, three from italy, juventus and the two milan clubs, and five from england, the big six, liverpool, manchester united, arsenal, chelsea and tottenham, minus manchester city at the moment, have signed a kind of informal agreement tojoin a have signed a kind of informal agreement to join a european super league. now, we are expecting at some point this evening there will be a statement on behalf of those clubs explaining that they have agreed, it is not going there with the premier league very well who have condemned it, it is not gone down well with uefa who have been strident in their opposition to it, and also suggest that these clubs will no

all week, fans have been voicing their anger over plans for the so—called big six premier league clubsthe league. today, we saw more protests. ben croucherjoins me now with the latest. it has all been really about fans voices —— fans�* voices being heard. we've heard protest outside the premier league masters. that haven't stopped their hands having their voice heard. this was that their training ground around 9am this morning. about 20 supporters broke in rather peacefully by the looks of things. this is them outside the front door of the complex. they were met by the manager. a couple of the players and the staff as well before they dispersed, making sure that they dispersed, making sure that they made the old trafford board well aware of what they thought about these protests. they've also seen protest outside some of the matches. on thursday, we heard from more managers. carlo ancellotti — everton boss said he thought it was a joke. arsenal were one of those six english clubs. mikel arteta says their owner has apologised to him butjust listen to how passionately he feels about the

that comes as tottenham sit seventh in the premier league table and as things stand they are unlikely the news but also they said they don't consider themselves one of the leading european clubs, and therefore they were surprised to be part of this european super league. a lot to take in this morning forfans here in north london. but very much the message from the club is this decision about jose mourinho is not based on the european super league, it was a results —based decision. results -based decision. laura scott, results -based decision. laura scott. thank — results -based decision. laura scott, thank you. _ mortgage lenders are offering homebuyers loans needing deposits ofjust 5% under a government—backed scheme launching today. the policy, announced in the budget, is designed to help more first—time buyers secure a home — but will it work? our personal finance correspondent kevin peachey has been having a look. a low deposit mortgage would have made all the difference for this man. but like many other buyers in recent times, the option wasn't there. it recent times, the option

a huge result at the bottom of the premier league for newcastle after their 2—1 win at burnley.head. but allan saint maximan setup jacob murphy to fire them level before he finished off a fine solo effortjust five minutes later to lift steve bruce's side six points clear of fulham the day's final premier league game is at bramall lane where bottom placed sheffield united are taking on arsenal. alexandre lacazette's goal has put mikel arteta's side in front at half time. in the scottish premiership, the champions rangers are still on course to finish the season unbeaten and they're 100 are still on course to finish the season unbeaten and they're100% home record intact too after they beat hibernian at ibrox. joe aribo and ryan kent with the goals for steven gerrard's side who held on for a 2—1 win after kevin nisbet scored late on. next, it's going to be a gripping night for those of you staying up for the final round of the masters. england'sjustin rose, twice a runner—up at augusta, teed off a short while ago. and he remains four shots behind the leader hideki matsuyama, rose i

the european super league debacle course a huge uproar among fans especially in england where 6 premier league clubs initially joined the breakaway league before withdrawing later to prevent future defections the premier league is looking at some major reforms here's more from t.w. correspondents all the chelsea and pill in manchester. could this set the ball to english it will be jeff the united of manchester's he's the kind of make a lot that training for a club doing things differently. that's the united at both owned and run by the fans. who are just ordinary people. who actually love football and i've got a passion for football it's not a business all of the money's my goes back into the football club back into the community. in order that we can try and you know climb the leagues. and continue to make a statement to say there's a different way let's see united was set up in 2005 in protest against the takeover of premier league club manchester united by an american billionaire they're now seeing a surge of interest upping their membership by roughly 20 percent over the last week alone it

this is what that result means for both ends of the premier league table.5th, 9 points clear of fulham, who they've played the same number of games as. at the top, west ham stay fourth, but could now be leapfrogged by chelsea and liverpool, who both have a game in hand. norwich city are going to be back in the premier league next season after being promoted at the first time of asking. that's after both swansea and brentford, third and fourth in the championship respectively, failed to win earlier. second placed watford were beaten 1—0 at luton whilst towards the bottom huddersfield boosted their survival hopes with a 2—0 win at forest. the remaining game of the day sees the leaders nowich kick off against bournemouth at 8 o'clock. and norwich will no doubt have an extra spring in their step at carrow road this evening having sealed promotion. i've been getting thoughts of our reporter, tom williams, outside the stadium. they have been utterly relentless this season. a bit of a sticky spell at the start of the season as they were struggling to readjust to l

joke the super league clubs want to start as soon as possible but the premier league league and syria all joined in condemning the move so too have many fans competing clubs face being booted out of their domestic leeks several television broadcasters rules are refusing to abandon you a for a national league to join the new project but if it does go ahead football's single sporting pyramid from the lowest grassroots teams all the way to the top may never be the same again leave barca al-jazeera those behind the super league say they want to kick off as soon as practicable the competition will have 20 teams the 15 founding members are guaranteed a place every year other clubs will compete for the remaining 5 spots as we've mentioned each team will earn $400000000.00 just for joining the league that's nearly 3 times more than what the champions league winner gets every year organizers say the format guarantees regular matches between the top teams this potentially means more fans in the stadiums more television viewers and more money for the clubs revenues have taken a hit during the pa

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the indian premier league is a t2o competition. it brings in players from around the world.r but he will not play to support his family in the covid fight. all income plans are staying. we are currently talking _ all income plans are staying. we are currently talking the _ all income plans are staying. we are currently talking the unfolding - currently talking the unfolding situation outside of our bubble. it is not nice. we fight this together no matter where in the world you are. some players are going to stay. this was pat coming today to taking the first look at. he had given $50,000 to an oxygen charity. —— an ostrich charity. to an oxford charity. he said... the australian bowler also wrote about cricket as respite. and also about the joy of today. thatjoy best seen today in the face one punjab kings fielder. ravi was chasing this catch. the ipl now faces sport's year—long dilemma, how and when to keep less at risk people playing as nations struggle. in india, cricket is an obsession and at times like this, distraction. three—time winner mark selby is through to the qu

in the premier league.lose the premier league, this does not compensate for that loss. you are in a worse position. as for the competition itself, people seem to be separating money and football. i don't know how they are making the assumption. competitions have value because people want to watch them, because there is a narrative. it is drama. this does not seem to achieve any of those things. and then talking about making football global, football already is global. you look around, you see these big clubs, people ask where you are from, i am from manchester, they say which team do you support? that is the nature of the game. the idea these games are going to be broadcast in europe, that they are going out globally, the middle of a weekdays and america, that is going to put the audience on some sort of subscription model. there's a lot of unanswered questions. i am not sure how the economics of it would stand up. manus: what would it take to get let's say the british clubs to get the premier league and br

john: it started when the premier league started. e away from the football league and started the premier league. they felt they deserved more. ever since then, it snowballed. it is becoming unsustainable because the salaries are so high, particularly if you want to compete with teams like manchester and chelsea. what would be better for football, if the salary cap came in, owners would then resist the urge to sell their souls and make more money. >> do you have sympathy with some clubs and people who say, not so much the english premier league the other big leagues in europe that have become too predictable and it is not that interesting watching them beat all the other teams every year? john: with many respects, it is not that different in england. we know it will be the teams. it is not that much different. that is the way it was. to make it more competitive, a salary-cap would make it more competitive. you have more teams in spain, germany and france being able to compete with the big boys. also in england. stop paying agents for

i was sa in: that a foot and the premier league.ng that i feel _ a foot and the premier league. i was saying that i feel cursed _ a foot and the premier league. i was saying that i feel cursed every time on here, _ saying that i feel cursed every time on here, i'm — saying that i feel cursed every time on here, i'm not the biggest football— on here, i'm not the biggest football fan though seems to be a massive _ football fan though seems to be a massive football story, even i can see the _ massive football story, even i can see the anger about this tonight. your— see the anger about this tonight. your proposal is that 12 clubs in europe — your proposal is that 12 clubs in europe from this new super league, six of— europe from this new super league, six of them — europe from this new super league, six of them would be english clubs. and then _ six of them would be english clubs. and then in — six of them would be english clubs. and then in this new league there would _ and then in this new league there would not — and then in this ne

staying with football here in the uk, where we know the premier league attracts huge global investmentub to have new american owners. and we of course know about how non—league wrexham now has a sprinkling of stardust, thanks to an a—list boardroom. as patrick gearey reports. one thing that ever survive this place is a sense of humour. indie one thing that ever survive this place is a sense of humour. we will see about that, _ place is a sense of humour. we will see about that, posh _ place is a sense of humour. we will see about that, posh spice. - place is a sense of humour. we will see about that, posh spice. ryan i see about that, posh spice. ryan re nolds see about that, posh spice. ryan reynolds and _ see about that, posh spice. ryan reynolds and rob _ see about that, posh spice. f—i reynolds and rob mcelhenny have made their millions from farce. the art of the ridiculous.— their millions from farce. the art of the ridiculous.- so - their millions from farce. the art i of the ridiculous.- so maybe their millions from farce. the art - of the ridiculous.- so maybe it of the ridicul

six matches in the premier league and the injury news is also pretty encouraging.aer said yesterday that marcus rashford should be fit, despite a recent foot injury, it's a really united would seem to have a pretty decent chance of reaching the final and potentially winning their first piece of silverware since the europa league back in 2017 under mourinho. ., ~ europa league back in 2017 under mourinho. . ~ ., ~ . ., ., mourinho. talking about alec and a social, he mourinho. talking about alec and a social. he has— mourinho. talking about alec and a social, he has not _ mourinho. talking about alec and a social, he has not been _ mourinho. talking about alec and a social, he has not been the - mourinho. talking about alec and a social, he has not been the most i social, he has not been the most popular character in rome. —— ole gunnar solskjaer. that popular character in rome. -- ole gunnar solskjaer.— gunnar solsk'aer. that is right, a little bit gunnar solsk'aer. that is right, a tttte bit of — gunnar solsk'aer. that is right, a tttte bit of a— gunnar solskjaer.

the 14 english premier league clubs excluded from the proposed european super league will meet lateruss their response to the proposals announced on sunday. there's been heavy criticism of the plans which involve 6 premier league sides and 6 others from italy and spain forming a breakaway competition. the british prime minister will also meet fans and officials later amid growing calls for the plans to be thwarted. but the president of real madrid told a spanish tv show: "we are doing this to save football at this critical moment." here's joe lynskey. if the european super league is an attack on the game, then football and society have gone on the counter. this was ellen road last night where leeds united supporters showed what they thought. theyjoined the voices around the country who have condemned the plans. the prime minister, the opposition leader and european politicians all say it would damage the sport, and the presidents of uefa, who govern football in europe said this.— europe said this. this idea is a sit in europe said this. this idea is a spit in the _ europe said this.

been regulars for their clubs in the 2920 season only 35.6 percent of players starting in the premier league well if you will for england the lowest in europe's top 5 leagues in spain it was 60 percent. the good news for england is that the 35.6 percent was over 5 percent more than the season before skilful foreigners are also rubbing off on young english talent like manchester city's creative midfielder phil. become so i think it's england's biggest problem some players and many fans would much rather their club side won a big title than the english national team. for such a small country england is very tribal when it comes to football a working class newcastle fan would often say they have little in common with a well off chelsea supporter liverpool the manchester may be very close but liverpool the manchester united stars in the 2000 would snow breach of their own england duty such was their rivalry not good for team spirit. sables when you consider having lunch and dinner or whatever it. was. spoke. during training because the compact levels that. made the gas are so intense in the prem

the european super league divide caused a huge uproar among fans especially in england where 6 premier league clubs initially joined the breakaway league before withdrawing to prevent future defections the premier league is looking at some major reforms here's more from correspondent charles built in manchester. could this set the ball for english football me to see united of manchester is youth academy like that training for a club doing things differently. if the united owned and run by the fans. were just ordinary people. who actually love football and i've got a passion for football it's not a business all of the monies my goes back into the football club back into the community. in order that we can try and you know climb the leaks. and continue to make a statement to say there's a different way let's see united was set up in 2005 in protest against the takeover of premier league club manchester united by an american billionaire then now seeing a surge of interest in their membership by roughly 20 percent over the last week alone it's driven in large part by the actions of 2 clubs just a

i think much l will depend on the next move of the premier league.has caused, tomorrow 14 of its clubs will meet to discuss this crisis. but missing will be the six that are members of the so—called dirty dozen, and condemnation is growing from some very influential figures indeed. tonight prince william, the president of the fa, tweeting that he shared fans�* concern and that it risked real damage to the sport. it doesn't help that many of the figures from behind the plot have come out and conducted an interview and explained themselves —— have not, but behind the scenes they are adamant this will generate much more money not only for them but for the rest of the football family. they are struggling to convince people of that but they seem confident they can take the legal action required to block any of the punishments that governing bodies like uefa are threatening them with earlier on today. what seems clear is this is now a battle for the control, the future of the game going forward. as the rhetoric toughens up, the sense is that what would be

the premier league said all accounts will be silent until tuesday, with the aim to encourage companiesown measures. manchester united, tweeted this earlier... see online abuse, see red. another sporting body, the england and wales cricket board, saying simply �*enough'. and the england rugby union page on instagram calls for more to be done to stop online abuse, and better accountability. managers across the premier league have been having their say on the boycott today, including tottenham's interim manager ryan mason, who says he was a victim of abuse on social media after he had to retire from football due to a head injury. i had to zone out from it, i took myself off of social media as a player, because i didn't want to see it. and, listen, even after i retired, i had messages about my injury, about certain things that you'll almost think, "oh, it's another message, just ignore it". but, like i say, these things shouldn't be acceptable. they aren't acceptable. but theyjust seem to be ok to happen. i think the platforms — they need to put things in place that holds people accountabl

been regulars for their clubs in the 2920 season only 35.6 percent of players starting in the premier league well if you will for england the lowest in europe's top 5 leagues in spain it was 60 percent. the good news for england is that the 35.6 percent was over 5 percent more than the season before skilful foreigners are also rubbing off on young english talent like manchester city's creative midfielder phil foden. we come to what i think is england's biggest problem some players and many fans would much rather their club side won a big title than the english national team. for such a small country england is very tribal when it comes to football a working class newcastle fan would often say they have little in common with a well off chelsea supporter liverpool the manchester may be very close but liverpool the manchester united stars in the 2000 would snow breach of their own england duty such was their rivalry not good for team spirit. at their own stables when you can see him having lunch and dinner or whatever it. was bad he spoke. during training because the complexity levels that's ha

the premier league's bottom club equalised just before half time — oli mcburnie�*s deflected shot wasne technology helping the referee give it. but philjagielka's own goaljust after half time consigned the blades to a 24th defeat of the season. they're 1a points from safety with just 8 games to play. gfx)0ne other game to tell you about. 9th against seventh would you believe. arsenal host liverpool. that one kicks off at 8. brora rangers almost pulled off another shock in the scottish cup this afternoon — but were beaten in extra time by stranraer. after knocking hearts out in round 2, brora were eventually beaten 3—1 in extra time by the league two side. fraserburuh and formartine were also beaten — ending non league interest in the competition. aberdeen and st mirren were amongst the premiership teams into round 4. celtic falkirk kicked off at 7:30. all of the scores can be found on the bbc sport website. west ham's first league win since before christmas has lifted them off the bottom of the women's super league martha thomas did most of the damage with a hattrick as they beat read

german fans are demanding more rights in determining how events premier league operates and we've heard a lot about the german model what's so appealing about it. i think what appeals to me to fans is the fact that it would get them in their minds an opportunity to veto activities by club owners which which go against their principles so such as the creation of the super league would be one example perhaps so moving a club stadium from one part of the city to another changing the club colors all of these things are a very emotional fans perspective and also has a huge amount about ration for german fans here in england because we've seen the success of the mobilization of the organization of german fans when there have been proposals which went against state the views of the fans it serves of destroying history heritage and culture of the german guy so what will forms do you think needed in the way english football is run right now well the 50 plus what model does have some merit but ultimately if you've got an owner such as we have with manchester united the club's worth 2500000000 ste

they are — 7th in the premier league and were knocked out of the europa league last month.ising covid cases in the country. the prime minister has cancelled his upcoming trade visit to india after it was announced that delhi is imposing a strict six—day coronavirus lockdown. the trip was billed as boris johnson's first major overseas visit since taking office — aimed at boosting trade and investment ties. rajini vaidyanathan is in delhi. it was seen as a significant visit with both prime ministers wanting to flesh out a trade deal, but delhi is heading into a week long lockdown. coronavirus cases are spiralling out of control here. the health care infrastructure is buckling under pressure. icu beds are running out. one theory behind this surge in cases is the detection of a new variant. they're still looking into it, but some experts believe it is more transmissible and more deadly. we know that the indian variant has been detected in the uk, where you are, but plane loads of travellers continue to fly from india to britain, all of this is adding pressure on the uk governme

to retain— players want the premier league to retain its— players want the premier league to retain— haven't been consulted, because it seems to have been stitched up by owners. _ seems to have been stitched up by owners, but secondly the initial reaction — owners, but secondly the initial reaction from players have been less than enthusiastic, you can put it that way — than enthusiastic, you can put it that wa ., , than enthusiastic, you can put it thatwa ., , ., ., than enthusiastic, you can put it thatwa. , ., that way. just about that story, we've got _ that way. just about that story, we've got the _ that way. just about that story, we've got the covid _ that way. just about that story, we've got the covid cases - that way. just about that story, | we've got the covid cases surge that way. just about that story, i we've got the covid cases surge in india. desperate scenes there. india being added to the red list from 4am on friday morning for the uk as well. just orchestra what is happening there. 0xygen are running out, people are not really going to be able to be treated in h

there have been ongoing discussions between the 1a premier league clubs not involved. "saddened and disappointed" by the plans, which "tarnish the reputation of the league and disrespect every other club". one of those clubs involved, tottenham, parted company with managerjose mourinho yesterday. former player ryan mason has been named interim manager until the end of the season. he's only 29. a nasty head inury curtailed his career. he steps up from his role as head of player development and will lead out his boyhood club in their game with southampton tomorrow and in this weekend's league cup final against manchester city. to the world snooker championship, where we can bring you a final frame decider in the first round. at the crucible theatre in sheffield, where two—time finalist ali carter is up against jack lisowski. it's currently nine frames all. you can watch the conclusion right now on bbc two and the bbc sport website. i'll have more for you in the next hour. ple nty plenty more reaction to the super league _ plenty more reaction to the super league proposal

premier league clubs will take part in a four day social media blackout next friday as players and teamsforms into stopping racist abuse. the women's super league and the efl have also agreed to take part. adam wild is with me. and adam a lot has been discussed about how to properly address this issue. a lot of support across the industry for this initiative. this is football once again stepping up this is football once again stepping up their campaign against racism and we still see players routinely taking the knee before games and seeing than no room for racism logos on shirts and now, this is specifically targeting online racist abuse. this is become depressingly familiar, hasn't it over recent years. players being targeted on social media because of their race. this is football as a whole. coming together, saying enough is enough. there have been repeated calls for years now for something to be done by social media companies and this is their way of unilateral movements by clubs over recent weeks, swansea cityjust by clubs over recent weeks, swansea city just a few weeks ago by club