Royal Roundup: The “Euro Super League” rumor has heated up again
Zlatan in trouble with FIFA, USOC postponed, Miami facing MLS sanctions for violating salary cap, and more.
MLS week one is in the books! Look for the recap later today if you missed any of the games.
INTERNATIONAL
- [FFT] The rumors of a “European Super League” have once again heated up.
- [Goal] UEFA and national leagues have vowed to stop any ‘breakaway league’ plans.
- [ESPN] What are the pros and cons of the proposed “Super League”, and what damage could it do in Europe?
- [WFTV] Chelsea ended Manchester United’s hopes of winning the quadruple with a 1-0 win in the FA Cup quarterfinal. [CBS] Chelsea will face Leicester City in the final.
- [Sport] Zlatan Ibrahimovic facing a fine and possible 3 year suspension after violating FIFA gambling rules.
- [FIFA] The Olympic Soccer draw for both Men’s and Women’s teams will take place on April 21st at 2 AM MDT. It will be streamed on Twitter, Facebook and FIFA’s Youtube channel.
USA
- [SBI] A wrapup of games for Americans Abroad.
MLS
- [USSP] For the first time in the history of the Concacaf Champions League, all 5 MLS teams have advanced to the Semifinal round.
- [MLS] The US Open Cup is being postponed.
- [MLS] MLS is providing 50,000 tickets to essential workers for games this year.
- [FBO] Dutch GK Kenneth Vermeer has been released from Los Angeles FC by mutual consent on the eve of their first game. No explaination given at this time.
- [Guardian] After an investigation into Inter Miami’s 2020 season it has been found they violated the MLS Salary Cap by having 4 Designated Players after French midfielder Blaise Matuidi joined in August. Sanctions are being considered and will be announced in the future.
- [USSP] More young players in MLS show that more academies are now producing replacement level players.
Statement from the Supporters' Shield Foundation Board regarding the 2021 Supporters' Shield: pic.twitter.com/2D8sDyHvr0
— Supporters' Shield Foundation (@SupporterShield) April 15, 2021
FLASHBACK
- [4/21/11] Real Salt Lake played the first leg of the Champions League final in Monterrey, Mexico, and came out with a 2-2 draw after Javier Morales eqalized in the 89th minute.
- [4/20/12] RSL is off to a great start for 2012!
- [4/20/13] Morales scores, and Rimando saves yet another PK vs Chivas to win 1-0.
- [4/19/14] RSL hope to preserve 3 streaks vs Portland. (They did with a 1-0 win).
- [4/20/15] Chris Schuler undergoes surgery on his meniscus, out 4-6 weeks.
- [4/20/16] RSL’s top five games vs LA Galaxy.
MEDIA
Reactions to the proposed European Super League.