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Feyenoord win Dutch title for first time since ’17

Feyenoord wrapped up the Dutch championship with two games to spare after two early goals set them on their way to a 3-0 win over Go Ahead Eagles in Rotterdam on Sunday. Feyenoord took an unassailable lead at the top of the standings to spark wild celebrations in the port city, as they sealed the title for the first time since 2017. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.)…

Arsenal’s title hopes fade with rout to Brighton

The flickering embers of Arsenal’s Premier League title dream were all but extinguished as they suffered a 3-0 home drubbing by Europe-chasing Brighton and Hove Albion on Sunday. With relentless Manchester City winning at Everton in the earlier kickoff to move four points clear, longtime league leaders Arsenal knew only a victory would suffice. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) But they produced a laboured display against the…

Transfer Talk: Gundogan nears Barcelona but Man City ‘desparate’ to keep him

The summer transfer window may not be open yet in Europe, but teams are getting ready for it, and there’s plenty of gossip swirling around. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals! Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan is edging closer to reaching an agreement with Barcelona, according to Sport. The 32-year-old, who registered two goals and an assist in City’s…

Xavi slams Ballon d’Or over Busquets ‘injustice’

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez said it is an “injustice” that Sergio Busquets was never among the candidates to win the Ballon d’Or after the midfielder announced his departure from the club this week. Busquets, 34, will not renew his contract with Barca when it expires at the end of the season, bringing an end to 18 years at Spotify Camp Nou, during which time he has made over 700 appearances.…

Bayern close in on title with 6-0 win over Schalke

Bayern Munich powered past struggling Schalke 04 6-0 on Saturday, with two goals from Serge Gnabry, to stay a point clear at the top with two games remaining and close in on their 11th straight Bundesliga crown. The Bavarians are on 68 points, with Borussia Dortmund a point behind following their 5-2 victory over visiting Borussia Monchengladbach. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) “This win gives us a…

Martial steps into Rashford’s shoes to edge Man United closer to UCL

MANCHESTER, England — Manchester United took another step towards qualifying for the Champions League with a 2-0 win over Wolves at Old Trafford. Anthony Martial and substitute Alejandro Garnacho got the goals as United bounced back from consecutive defeats to Brighton and West Ham to boost their hopes of a top-four finish with just three games remaining. Erik ten Hag’s team dominated the game and had 27 shots but converted…

Ten Hag: Top players now want to join Man Utd

Erik ten Hag says “top players want to come” to Manchester United this summer and insists a successful transfer window is not dependent on the club qualifying for the Champions League. United are in danger of missing out on a place in the top four after back-to-back defeats to Brighton and West Ham. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) But Ten Hag believes he can still attract players…

With Bielsa back in business, can football’s famed pied piper deliver success at Uruguay?

Football’s pied piper is back in business, ready to enchant his next group of young players and lead them forward, always forward — Marcelo Bielsa has been named Uruguay’s new coach through the 2026 World Cup. It means that an astonishing seven of CONMEBOL’s 10 nations are now coached by an Argentine — including Chile’s onetime Bielsa assistant Eduardo Berizzo. Brazil, still without a coach, will remain an obvious exception.…

Haaland wins FWA award by biggest ever margin

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland won the prestigious Football Writers’ Association (FWA) Footballer of the Year award after his impressive debut season in England, it was announced Friday. Haaland, 22, won the prize by a record margin, earning 82% of the vote ahead of Arsenal players Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard, who finished second and third respectively. – When can Manchester City win the Premier League? – Stream on ESPN+:…

Superstar Vinicius shows range in UCL performance, and will Man United fold in top four race?

Each week, Luis Miguel Echegaray discusses the latest from the soccer world, including standout performances, what you might have missed and what to keep an eye on in the coming days. Real Madrid’s 1-1 draw with Manchester City in the first leg of the Champions League semifinal was entertaining, filled with strategic moves by both sides, outstanding defensive performances (looking at you, Antonio Rudiger and David Alaba) and even some…