European Super Football

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 ...