European Super Football

Arsenal 3 - 0 Manchester City Premier League champions Arsenal produced a statement victory over rivals Manchester City to lift the 2026 Community Shield in Cardiff. Author | DJ Stadium  | Principality Stadium Kick-off at the 2026 Community Shield Mikel Arteta’s side took the lead after just 23 seconds when Myles Lewis-Skelly played in Riccardo Calafiori, who calmly slotted the ball past Manchester City goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma. Arsenal doubled their advantage in the 28th minute when Kai Havertz headed home, with summer signing Christos Tzolis nodding Martin Odegaard’s cross back across goal for the German to finish. Three minutes into the second half, Tzolis found Odegaard inside the City penalty area. The Norwegian sent Donnarumma the wrong way with a superb dummy before placing the ball into the opposite corner. Arsenal players and families celebrate Victory over the FA Cup holders secured Arsenal’s second trophy in four months and their 18th Community Shield triumph ov...

Wolves 2 - 2 Blackburn Rovers Returning Blackburn Rovers boss Tony Mowbray was denied a dream start to his second spell in charge as a late Raul Jimenez penalty earned Wolverhampton Wanderers a point in the Championship opener  Author | Peter Grainger Stadium | Molineux View from the stands Wolves, widely tipped to challenge for promotion, appeared on course for the expected three points when Marshall Munetsi powered them in front after 18 minutes. But Rovers drew level nine minutes later through Sean McLoughlin's first goal for the club, before completing the turnaround when Andri Gudjohnsen struck three minutes into the second half. Mowbray's side defended resolutely for much of the second period and even threatened to extend their lead, only for Ryan Alebiosu's clumsy handball to result in a penalty awarded by referee Farai Hallam. Both sets of fans watch on Second-half substitute Jimenez kept his composure after an almost comically long, stuttering run-up to send the sp...

PSG 2 - 1 Aston Villa  Paris St-Germain retained the Super Cup with a narrow victory over a spirited Aston Villa to make it back-to-back triumphs in the competition. Author | Peter Grainger  Stadium | Red Bull Arena Salzburg Desire Doue's 62nd-minute winner, after a VAR check for offside, settled the contest in Salzburg and secured another trophy for the Champions League holders. PSG had taken the lead in the 20th minute when Khvicha Kvaratskhelia thumped a fine finish into the net, but Villa hit back through Brian Madjo just before half-time. A new hero for Villa The 17-year-old striker marked his competitive debut in memorable fashion, becoming the youngest player to score in the Super Cup when he volleyed John McGinn's cross in at the back post. Madjo had already passed up two good opportunities, shooting wide before heading over, but made no mistake with his third chance to cap an eight-month battle to be allowed to play. The England Under-17 international joined Villa fro...

PSG v Aston Villa preview Two teams looking to make a statement in Salzburg Author | Peter Grainger Stadium | Stadion Salzburg The traditional European season curtain-raiser sees Luis Enrique's all-conquering Paris seek to become only the second team in the modern era to retain the Super Cup after Real Madrid managed it in 2016 and 2017.  The French champions overcame Tottenham on penalties in last season's edition in Udine, Italy Standing in the way of PSG are am Aston Villa side who will still be buoyant from defeating Freiburg in the Europa League final on a famous night for the club in Istanbul in May.  This was Villa’s first trophy since winning the League Cup in 1996. Fans are now looking at more trophies and the Super Cup would be a great place to start.  They have won the competition once before, beating Barcelona 3-1 on aggregate over two legs in the 1982/83 season. Previous encounters between the sides The only previous meetings between Paris and Villa produced ...

The first round of the EFL Cup saw domestic football return to England Let's have a look at some of the best moments from across the country on Saturday 8th August Author | Lewis Whatley The match reports below are from across the Super News Affiliate network. QPR 1 - 1 Millwall | Millwall won 2-0 on penalties A fantastic goalkeeping performance sees Millwall progress. Millwall keeper Lukas Jensen saved all four QPR penalties in the shootout as the Lions booked their place in the second round West Ham 3 - 1 Portsmouth West Ham have started preparation for life back in the Championship with a win over Portsmouth in the EFL Cup. They scored three goals in seven minutes as they came from behind to beat Pompey. This was the highest attendance ever at this stage of the competition. Stoke City 2 - 0 Oldham Athletic League Two Oldham made Championship side Stoke City work hard for this win to earn them progress to the next round. Wolves 3 - 0 Port Vale New Wolverhampton Wanderers manager ...

Vinicius Jr is expected to resume contract talks with Real Madrid this week Premier League champions Arsenal continuing to monitor the Brazil forward's situation closely. Author |  Jack L The Gunners have identified Vinicius as their preferred option on the left wing if uncertainty over his future at the Bernabeu continues. The prospect of one of world football's leading attackers moving to north London has inevitably fuelled speculation, but there remains significant doubt over whether he will be available this summer. Real Madrid and the player's representatives have been discussing a new deal for the past 18 months, with his current contract due to expire in 2027. Real Madrid aim to reach agreement Vinicius returned to Madrid on Monday for his first pre-season training session and medical assessment after representing Brazil at the World Cup. The winger is working under Jose Mourinho for the first time this week, and sources close to the Portuguese coach say he is eager ...

Eddie Howe has stepped down as head coach of Newcastle United. The 48-year-old has left the club after almost five years in charge, following a disappointing 2025/2026 campaign. Author | Lewis Whatley Howe guided Newcastle to Champions League qualification on two occasions and ended the club’s 70-year wait for a domestic trophy by winning the Carabao Cup in 2024/25. Newcastle said the process of appointing a new head coach is already at an advanced stage, with German coach Matthias Jaissle understood to be the leading candidate for the role. Howe's coaches Jason Tindall, Graeme Jones, Stephen Purches and Simon Weatherstone will also leave St James' Park, along with head of performance Dan Hodges. Newcastle United fan responds to Eddie Howe's departure on Super Local Sports News superlocalnews.blogspot.com/2026/07/edin... [image or embed] — Super News Affiliate ( @supernews1.bsky.social ) 31 July 2026 at 21:01 A statement from Eddie Howe "After nearly five years of ...