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Aston Villa’s VAR fury, Modric and Ancelotti exit Madrid, Napoli win Serie A, more

We’re almost at the end of the 2024-25 European club soccer season, but this weekend still gave us some unforgettable moments, big talking points and top-tier drama to discuss Monday morning. In the Premier League, the only thing left to really decide was who gets a Champions League spot for next season … and the manner in which Aston Villa slipped out of the top four at Manchester United was…

Transfer rumors, news: Chelsea eye Barcelona winger Ansu Fati

Arsenal have made their move for Benjamin Šeško, while Manchester City’s Matheus Nunes could be involved in a swap deal for Nottingham Forest’s Morgan Gibbs-White. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors and gossip from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s January grades | Women’s January grades – Guardiola hints at Grealish exit after final day omission – Arteta has ‘goosebumps’ ahead of Arsenal’s crucial…

How Xabi Alonso made his rapid rise from rookie coach to Real Madrid

Few players have a CV to match Xabi Alonso’s. Not only did he win multiple trophies at three of Europe’s biggest clubs — Liverpool, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich — but he also anchored the midfield in Spain’s golden era, winning the FIFA World Cup and two UEFA European Championships. He was coached by some of this century’s elite managers: Pep Guardiola, Carlo Ancelotti, José Mourinho and Rafa Benítez. Everybody…

Premier League final day: UCL for Chelsea, Man City; Man United deny Villa

The 2024-25 Premier League season is over! Though Liverpool were crowned champions almost a month ago and the respective relegations of Southampton, Ipswich Town and Leicester City looked on the cards for even longer, there was still some business to be settled Sunday. With all 20 teams playing their final match of the campaign at the same time, there was still qualification for the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa…

Leganés relegated; Celta, Rayo seal Europe spots

Celta Vigo and Rayo Vallecano secured European football next season as Leganés were relegated from LaLiga on Saturday despite ending the campaign with a 3-0 win against Real Valladolid. Veteran striker Iago Aspas struck a late winner as Celta beat Getafe 2-1 to finish seventh and book their place in the Europa League after an eight-year absence from continental competitions. Celta join Real Betis as the Spanish representatives in the…

Transfer rumors, news: Gunners shift their sights towards Leão

Arsenal have reportedly added Rafael Leão to their summer transfer shortlist, while Bayern Munich are plotting a move for Kaoru Mitoma. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors and gossip from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s January grades | Women’s January grades – Sources: Liverpool leading race to sign Wirtz – Dan Burn extends Newcastle contract until 2027 – Mascherano keen for Messi renewal…

Ancelotti after Madrid exit sealed: Bond is ‘eternal’

Carlo Ancelotti said on Friday that his final game of the LaLiga season this weekend will be emotional as Real Madrid finally made his departure official. Earlier this month, the Brazilian Football Confederation said that Ancelotti would be taking charge of the Brazil national team this summer, but Madrid had not formally announced his departure. Ancelotti wished former Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso luck as Madrid’s next coach, even as…

Madrid wish Ancelotti good luck as exit confirmed

Carlo Ancelotti said on Friday that his final game of the LaLiga season this weekend will be emotional as Real Madrid finally made his departure official. Earlier this month, the Brazilian Football Confederation said that Ancelotti would be taking charge of the Brazil national team this summer, but Madrid had not formally announced his departure. Ancelotti wished former Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso luck as Madrid’s next coach, even as…

Ange on 2nd year trophy claim: ‘It wasn’t a boast’

Ange Postecoglou has said that his early-season promise that he always wins things in his second campaign “wasn’t me boasting, it was a declaration” after Tottenham Hotspur lifted the UEFA Europa League on Wednesday. Spurs’ 1-0 victory over Manchester United in Bilbao ended the club’s 17-year trophy drought and made Postecoglou the first Australian coach to win a major European trophy in history. “I always win things in my second…

Transfer rumors, news: Simeone wants UEL winner Romero at Atleti

Arsenal have been told they must pay Real Madrid €80 million to sign Rodrygo after making their first move, while Florian Wirtz will choose between Bayern Munich and Liverpool in the next 10 days. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors and gossip from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s January grades | Women’s January grades – Sources: Man Utd backing Amorim after UEL loss…