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AstraZeneca
organizationEuropean Commission confirms it won't purchase any more of AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine. Spokesman says no decision has been made as to whether to pursue legal action against the firm. EU has taken a tough line with the company, likening it to an "unreliable second-hand car salesman" Comes amid concerns that rare blood clot cases could be linked to vaccine.
LeBron James
personNBA legend LeBron James has been savaged online by ex-baseball player Aubrey Huff. Huff suggested that the LA Lakers star "may want to move to China" The abuse comes as part of backlash to a now-deleted tweet James sent out on Wednesday.
Boris Johnson
personBoris Johnson welcomes decision by six English Premier League clubs to quit the Super League project. English clubs capitulated under massive pressure from fans, politicians, soccer officials and even British royals. Only six European clubs still officially remain a part of the ESL, which has now suspended its operations.
John Henry
personPremier League's 'big six' confirmed their withdrawal from the European Super League on Tuesday evening. All six confirmed a sharp u-turn following a wave of criticism from fans, players, managers and multiple football federations. Liverpool were confirmed as one of 12 founding members earlier this week.
Netflix
organizationThe Dow Jones Industrial Average was climbing 180 points, or 0.5%, while the S&P 500 climbed 0.3%. Technology companies and banks helped lead the way higher. Communications stocks were among the only losers, led by a 7.4% drop in Netflix. The video streaming pioneer disappointed investors with a slowdown in subscriber additions.
The European Super League
organization12 of Europe's biggest soccer teams announced they had agreed to join an elite breakaway competition. By Tuesday night the proposal had fallen flat on its head amid mass protests. All six of the league's founding Premier League clubs withdrew within hours of each other. Supporters of the biggest clubs were no match for the owners of their teams.
Andrea Agnelli
personSix English Premier League clubs pulled out of the competition on Tuesday. It is expected that Inter Milan will also withdraw from the league on Wednesday. Bayern Munich CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge named as Andrea Agnelli's replacement on UEFA's Executive Committee. Manchester United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward will step down.
Derek Chauvin
personDerek Chauvin, a former Minneapolis police officer, was found guilty on all three counts he faced by a 12-person jury on Tuesday. Video taken by bystanders showed Chauvin kneeling on George Floyd's neck for more than nine minutes. Chauvin was released on $US1 million bail in October ahead of the trial. His bail has now been revoked at he will go back to jail to await his sentencing.
Derek Chauvin
personDerek Chauvin, 45, was found guilty of the murder and manslaughter of George Floyd on a hot day last May. Chauvin was convicted for the brutal murder of Floyd in 2020, whose death sparked worldwide Black Lives Matter protests. J. Alexander Kueng, Thomas Lane and Tou Thao are scheduled to face a joint trial that begins on August 23.
Juventus
organizationSix leading Premier League clubs signed up for the breakaway European Super League along with three clubs from Spain and three from Italy. Manchester United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward is the first head to roll in the wake of this shambles.
George Floyd
personFormer Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty on all three counts of murder in the death of George Floyd. Fox News host Tucker Carlson said the verdict was a "celebration of our justice system" Vice President Kamala Harris said racism is a'stain on America's soul. Biden said that the country must deliver'real change' for black Americans.
George Floyd
personDerek Chauvin, a white officer, was convicted after kneeling for more than nine minutes on the neck of George Floyd. Chauvin put his knee on Floyd's neck for over eight minutes, causing the latter to be asphyxiated. Vice President Kamala Harris, America's first Black vice president, spoke first to articulate the "relief" the nation was feeling.
Inter Milan
organizationManchester City, Liverpool, Manchester United, Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea will begin the process of pulling out of the proposed European Super League. Inter Milan is also planning to withdraw from the Super League, sources confirmed to ESPN. Bayern Munich chief executive Karl-Heinz Rummenigge says the German champions are not involved in the plans for a breakaway.
John W Henry
personLiverpool owner apologises for 'hurt' caused by plans to join European Super League. Comes as Premier League considers how to punish the 'Big 6' with fans baying for blood. 'Make no mistake… this was an attempted coup, an attempt to steal football', says Crystal Palace co-owner Steve Parish.
Liverpool Football Club
organizationLiverpool, Manchester United, Manchester City and Chelsea all confirmed they intended to withdraw from the project. Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy said the club “regret the anxiety and upset caused’ Arsenal apologised for their “mistake’ in signing up for the venture.
Arsenal
organizationArsenal legend Ian Wright has called on the club's owner Stan Kroenke to sell the Gunners over the European Super League fiasco. Gunners will be without both senior strikers for Friday's home game against Everton. Aubameyang is still recovering from malaria which he contracted on international duty. It is hoped he will return to action for the clash against Villarreal. Liverpool, Manchester United, Manchester City and Chelsea confirmed they were pulling out.
Derek Chauvin
personDerek Chauvin found guilty on all three counts of second degree unintentional murder, third degree murder and second degree manslaughter. Chauvin faces up to 40 years in prison for second-degree murder. Floyd's death last May ignited a wave of public protests that rocked the nation.
Gianni Infantino
person12 of Europe's biggest clubs have agreed to join the Wall Street-financed breakaway league. UEFA has threatened to ban the clubs from domestic and international competition, vowing to fight the move. European Super League will feature 20 clubs in all and run alongside domestic leagues such as the Premier League.
FIFA
organization12 of Europe's biggest clubs have agreed to join the Wall Street-financed breakaway league. UEFA is taking legal advice over what can be done. Porto president Pinto da Costa has confirmed the Portuguese champions rejected an approach from the European super league. Bayern Munich chief executive Karl Heinz-Rummenigge has further strengthened his club's opposition to the plans.
Florentino Perez
person12 of the world's top clubs have announced the formation of a breakaway Super League. Real Madrid, Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, Inter Milan, Juventus, AC Milan, Liverpool, Manchester City, Chelsea, Manchester United, Arsenal and Tottenham have all been condemned for signing up for the competition. Wolverhampton say it's 'probably too late for a parade' as six of their domestic rivals have joined. Bayern Munich chief executive Karl Heinz-Rummenigge says the German champions are not involved in the plans.