Football The football world has been dominated by news regarding the European Super League (ESL) proposal that was unanimously condemned by fans across Europe. Following its announcement on Sunday, 18 April, the ESL was met with widespread criticism from football lovers and key stakeholders. By Wednesday, 21 April, all six English Premier League clubs who had initially signed up for the league, including Manchester United, Liverpool, and Arsenal, had pulled out following outrage from fans and lawmakers.
In the UEFA Champions League, the first legs of the semifinals have been played, with Manchester City coming out on top against Paris Saint Germain, winning 2-1 in Paris. Meanwhile, Chelsea drew 1-1 with Real Madrid in the first leg of their semifinal match. The second leg of both matches will be held on Tuesday, 4 May. Formula One The 2021 Formula One season has seen controversial moments, with Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton being criticized for his statements regarding human rights in relation to the Bahrain Grand Prix.
Hamilton had called for more action in promoting human rights, especially for those affected by the country’s crackdown on dissenters. Red Bull Racing’s Max Verstappen had won the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix in Italy after a collision between Hamilton and Verstappen’s teammate Sergio Perez. Lewis Hamilton won the next race, the Portugal Grand Prix, boosting his pursuit of a record eighth drivers’ championship. The Spanish Grand Prix is scheduled for 9 May. Basketball The Sun News Today 2020-2021 National Basketball Association (NBA) season is in full swing, and the playoffs are just around the corner.
With a month to go before the postseason, the competition in both the Eastern and Western conferences is heating up. The Brooklyn Nets, widely tipped as potential championship winners, have dealt with a series of injuries to some of their star players, including James Harden and Kevin Durant.