European Super Football

Rapid Vienna 2 - 2 Dundee United  Dundee United kept their Uefa Conference League hopes alive with gutsy display. Author | Alan White Stadium | Allianz Stadion View from the stands in Vienna They twice came back from behind to secure an impressive draw in the Austrian capital. Summer signings Max Watters and Zac Sapsford found the net as United stood firm against one of last season’s quarter-finalists. Already hampered by injuries, they suffered another setback when Isaac Pappoe was forced off early, and endured sustained pressure from the hosts in a raucous Allianz Stadion. Yet they rose to the occasion and will return to Tannadice with a play-off place still very much within reach. A closer look at what happened After a disciplined start, Dundee United fell behind when Petter Nosakhare Dahl drifted past Vicko Sevelj to meet a whipped Bendeguz Bolla cross and sidefoot Rapid into the lead. United refused to be rattled and responded with determination, Sapsford driving down the...

For the first time in 43 years, Wrexham will play in the Championship They are preparing for life in the second tier of English football for the first time since 1982.  Author | James Lees Wrexham fans just before promotion was confirmed This is is a moment few could have imagined three years ago, when the club were still in the National League and promotion seemed like a distant dream. Since the arrival of Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney , expectations at the Racecourse Ground have been completely transformed. The club's rise has been remarkable. After winning the National League with a record 111 points in 2022–23,  Wrexham went on to finish second in both League Two and League One in successive seasons. No club in the history of English football has ever achieved three consecutive promotions . It is a rare achievement that may not be repeated for some time. The Championship , however, presents a much tougher challenge. The step up in quality and financial strength is s...

Partizan Belgrade 0 - 2 Hibernian Martin Boyle surged beyond the 100-goal milestone with a double in Hibernian’s impressive Conference League qualifying victory over 10-man Partizan Belgrade. Author | Andy C Stadium | Stadion Partizana View from the Hibernian end Manager David Gray had urged his players to relish the hostile surroundings in the first leg of their third-round tie, and they responded with a fearless European performance, led by stand-in captain Boyle . Partizan , fielding a youthful side containing eight players aged 22 or under, remain Serbia ’s second-strongest team and were backed by an intense home support. Yet Hibs began brightly and capitalised on Vukasin Durdevic ’s dismissal for a second bookable offence when Boyle converted at the back post for his 100th goal for the club. READ MORE |  Conference League 25/26 season Gray may have been concerned by missed opportunities as the hosts battled gamely despite their numerical disadvantage, but Boyle eased an...

The upcoming EA Sports FC 26 is the latest edition of the popular video game series 'FC' is the direct successor to the now-discontinued FIFA series Author | Josh D Let's explore the history of video games representation of the beautiful game. What was the first football video game? Despite the sport not being as popular in the United States, the first dedicated interpretation of football in video game form was based on the NASL (North American Soccer League) Soccer.  Before Video Games were around, people recreated their favourite football moments with Subbuteo. This type of game has remained its popularity. Ever since the 1940s, millions of fans have adored it and replicated some of their favourite moments from the real world. FIFA, FC and the Ultimate Team revolution The first version of FIFA was called FIFA International Soccer and was released in 1993. The game only featured International teams, and the real player names were not used. FIFA 95 was the first to feat...

There has been some interesting nominations for the Ballon d’Or Scott McTominay has been shortlisted for the 2025 men’s Ballon d’Or, becoming the first Scot to be nominated for the award since Ally McCoist in 1987. Author | Josh D The 28-year-old midfielder joined Napoli from Manchester United last summer in a £25m deal and played a central role in their Serie A title triumph. He scored 12 goals in 34 league appearances and was named Serie A’s player of the year . His inclusion among the 30 nominees caps a remarkable rise for the Lanarkshire-born player, who left his boyhood club after a decade at Old Trafford in search of more regular first-team football. The winner will be revealed on 22 September. Conte turns McTominay into a superstar Scott McTominay has thrived since joining Napoli , but his resurgence can be traced back to a key tactical change introduced by Antonio Conte. During his time at Manchester United, McTominay was typically used as a defensive midfielder, of...

Football never really went away over the summer, but it's well and truly back! The Club World Cup only concluded on 13 July in the United States, but Europe's major domestic competitions are already preparing to get under way again. Author | Jamie P The Dutch Eredivisie kicks off on 8 August, with the Premier League returning a week later. By the end of the month, the Portuguese Primeira Liga , Spain’s La Liga , France’s Ligue 1 , Germany’s Bundesliga and Italy’s Serie A will all be back in full swing. Here is a look at some of the key talking points ahead of the new season from across the different leagues Eredivisie PSV are tipped to lead the way after bolstering an already strong squad with the signing of Ruben van Bommel , son of former international Mark. They looked confident in a recent pre-season win over Athletic Bilbao . Ajax will also attract plenty of attention under new head coach John Heitinga . The former Liverpool assistant has brought goalkeeper Vítězs...

Rangers 3-0 Viktoria Plzen Rangers took a huge towards progression to the Champions League play-offs after a comfortable win over Viktoria Plzen. Name | Mark Lee Stadium | Ibrox A closer look at what happened  There were a few surprised looks when captain James Tavernier and Nicolas Raskin were among four players left out for this tie. Cyriel Dessers was handed his first start of the season and played a key role in setting up summer arrival Djeidi Gassama to open the scoring, the forward continuing his fine run of form in Europe. New signing Oliver Antman, who joined only on Tuesday, slotted seamlessly into the attack alongside Dessers and Gassama. The trio showed a fluidity that had been lacking, with Gassama linking superbly with his new team-mate before Antman was brought down in the box by Matej Vydra. READ MORE | Champions League match reports from the 2025/2026 season Dessers stepped up to convert the penalty just before half-time, and the lead was extended early in the s...

Manchester United's hunt for a striker has intensified They have submitted an offer for RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko, with the proposed deal potentially rising to £73.8m. The package includes a guaranteed £65.2m. Author | Olivia T youtu.be/3wGwO06N_rg?... Could Sesko be a good signing for Manchester United? [image or embed] — Super News Affiliate ( @sup3rnew5affiliate.bsky.social ) 5 August 2025 at 16:06 United believe the bid represents fair value for the 22-year-old Slovenia international, who is thought to be open to the move. Newcastle United have also made an approach for Sesko, but their offer is yet to be accepted. The formal bid marks a shift in United’s approach, amid previous suggestions they were reluctant to table an offer without clarity over the player’s willingness to join. Sources at Old Trafford believe that hurdle has now been cleared, and the club are prepared to part ways with Rasmus Højlund to create space in the squad. Sesko has scored 39 goals in 8...

Manchester United, Arsenal, Tottenham, Barcelona and more teams have been in action What impact will these performances and results on the start of the season? Author | Josh D Daegu FC 0 - 5 Barcelona Marcus Rashford opened his account for Barcelona as Hansi Flick’s side rounded off their pre-season tour of Asia with a commanding 5-0 win over Daegu FC in South Korea. The England forward, making only his third appearance since arriving on loan from Manchester United, came off the bench at half-time and struck from the edge of the area in the 65th minute following a neat lay-off from Eric García. Manchester United 2 - 2 Everton | Read the match report by GM Super News  Manchester United lifted the Premier League Summer Series trophy in Atlanta after registering a draw from a competitive and sometimes feisty match against Everton. Bruno Fernandes and Mason Mount both scored, while Bryan Mbeumo made his first appearance after transferring from Brentford. The draw meant Ruben Amorim...

League One returns as the 2025/2026 season kicks off Let's explore some of the key reports and talking points from that opening weekend  Author | Josh D Match Reports Stockport County come out on top in Greater Manchester derby  Malik Mothersille marked his Stockport County debut with a goal as last season’s play-off contenders began their campaign with a win over Bolton Cardiff City’s start their campaign with a comeback win Cardiff City opened their League One campaign with a comeback win over Peterborough United. It was a promising start to the Brian Barry-Murphy era in a match full of energy and attacking intent. After a dreadful year in the Championship, Cardiff will be looking to bounce back over the next 9 months. New era for Plymouth starts with a defeat  Tom Cleverley's first manager as Plymouth Argyle head coach ended in a controversial 3-1 defeat at home to Barnsley in League One. Bradford City win on their return to League One It was a winning return ...

Transfer News | Newcastle United sign Aaron Ramsdale on loan Is this a good move for Newcastle? Author | Anthony Gates Ramsdale revealed that the chance to work under Eddie Howe once more played a key role in his decision to join Newcastle. The 27-year-old completed a season-long loan move from Southampton to St James’ Park on Saturday. Ramsdale was first signed by Howe in 2017, when the then-Bournemouth manager brought him in from Sheffield United for a fee of around £800,000. Newcastle turned their focus to Aaron Ramsdale after Manchester City moved quickly to secure James Trafford from Burnley. Ramsdale becomes the Magpies’ third signing of the summer, following the arrivals of Anthony Elanga from Nottingham Forest and Antonio Cordero from Málaga. Pope and Ramsdale competing for spots for club and country When Nick Pope started for England against Italy at San Siro in September 2022, he became the first Newcastle United goalkeeper to earn a senior cap in 121 years. Three years o...

More than a pre-season friendly? As we look forward to the upcoming Community Shield, this article will look back on some of the most memorable clashes between some of the country's top sides. Author | Jamie P Last season's match saw Manchester United and Manchester City play each other. City won on penalties after a closely fought 90 minutes at Wembley. Leeds United vs Liverpool 1992 In a thrilling match, champions Leeds defeated Liverpool 4-3 with a hat-trick from French forward and Premier League icon, Eric Cantona . However, by the end of the season, Cantona had joined Manchester United and helped them win the league title. The game was filled with compelling goals and high drama, setting the stage for the twists and turns of the following season. Manchester United v Newcastle United 1996 Fresh off a Premier League season that saw United narrowly edge past the Magpies to clinch the title, this match was full of tension from the very first whistle. Manchester United we...