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Southampton deserved promotion, but a tougher reality awaits

LONDON — It arrived in the 24th minute: the moment that the past 12 months had built towards. As Southampton striker Adam Armstrong guided the ball into the bottom corner of the goal with his right foot in front of the Leeds United fans, the seething mass of red-and-white shirts in the opposite half of the stadium formed a single entity — they paused in unison before lurching forward and…

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May 27, 2024

Transfer Talk: Barca make adding Bayern’s Joshua Kimmich a priority

The summer transfer window won’t reopen in Europe for another month, but there are plenty of moves in the works and gossip swirling around. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals!

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May 26, 2024

Kroos bids tearful farewell to Real Madrid fans

Real Madrid fans and teammates paid tribute to a tearful Toni Kroos on Saturday as the midfielder played his last game at the Santiago Bernabeu before retiring from football this summer. Kroos — who announced his decision to retire this week — played 87 minutes of Madrid’s 0-0 LaLiga draw with Real Betis. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, NWSL more (U.S.) It was his second-to-last game for the club,…

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May 26, 2024

Flores slams Barça’s treatment of club legends

Sevilla boss Quique Sánchez Flores has criticised Barcelona for their treatment of club greats after they announced on Friday that coach Xavi Hernández would be sacked at the end of the season. Barça fired Xavi just four weeks after confirming he would honour the last year of his contract and lead them through next season. He had announced in January that he would resign at the end of the campaign…

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May 25, 2024

Mariners treble chance threatens Popovic grand final redemption

Tony Popovic pauses, figuring out the way to adequately convey himself. Clad in a Melbourne Victory tracksuit and wearing his favoured navy blue cap, the coach is sitting in the on-site cafe at AAMI Park, about an hour before he’ll jump on a bus with his squad and head to the airport ahead of Saturday’s A-League Men Grand Final against the Central Coast Mariners. “I pray and wish that I…

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May 25, 2024

Sources: Man Utd assessing new manager options

Manchester United have sounded out a number of potential replacements for Erik ten Hag ahead of a decision on the Dutchman’s future following the FA Cup final, sources told ESPN. Ten Hag’s position at Old Trafford is in serious doubt after a miserable second season in charge. – Stream LIVE: FA Cup final, Man City vs. Man United, Saturday 10a.m. ET ESPN+ United recorded their lowest ever finish in the…

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May 24, 2024

West Ham appoint ex-Madrid coach Lopetegui

West Ham have confirmed the appointment of Julen Lopetegui to replace David Moyes as head coach in an announcement on Thursday. Lopetegui, who has reportedly signed a two-year deal with an option for an extra season, was most recently in charge of Wolves during the 2022-23 campaign, while he has also had stints with the Spain national team, Porto, Real Madrid and Sevilla, where he won the Europa League in…

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May 24, 2024

Can Man City win a fifth straight title? A way-too-early look at the 2024-25 Premier League season

The 2023-24 Premier League season is over — Manchester City have won a record fourth successive title, Jürgen Klopp has vacated the stage as Liverpool manager and Manchester United have recorded their worst-ever finish in the Premier League. Arsenal nearly won the league, Tottenham fans angered manager Ange Postecoglou for wanting Spurs to lose against City and Aston Villa surprised everyone by qualifying for the Champions League. – Stream on…

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May 23, 2024

CBF to resume league in June after flooding

The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said on Tuesday it would resume the Brazilian Championship in early June after being forced to suspend matches last week due to historic floods in the state of Rio Grande do Sul. The teams in Brazil’s southernmost state were unable to play after heavy rains battered the area since late April, with the downpours killing more than 160 people. Nearly 100 residents are still missing…

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May 23, 2024

Vinicius Jr. timeline: 16 times Real Madrid star was racially abused by fans

On May 21, 2023, Vinicius Junior was racially abused by fans at Valencia’s Mestalla Stadium. The Real Madrid forward’s reaction, confronting the individuals responsible and criticizing Spanish football’s failure to deal with the issue — he said “racism is normal in LaLiga” — sparked a global surge of support for the player, and he’s been a leading voice in this fight. In 2023, the Vinicius Jr. law was passed in…

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May 22, 2024

European soccer review: Premier League’s UCL race sets up final-day fireworksMay 19, 2025
In Germany, it’s all over. A dramatic final day culminating with Borussia Dortmund sealing a UEFA Champions League place after a disastrous campaign that saw them lying 11th in the table just two months ago. In England and Spain, though, there’s still another week to go. And the penultimate round of games have set up… Read more: European soccer review: Premier League’s UCL race sets up final-day fireworks
Ancelotti happy with Madrid transfer backingMay 18, 2025
Carlo Ancelotti said on Saturday that he couldn’t have asked for more from Real Madrid on signings, with the club now in the middle of a major defensive rebuild after failing to land a major trophy this season. Madrid’s rivals Barcelona were confirmed as LaLiga champions on Thursday after Ancelotti’s team had already missed out… Read more: Ancelotti happy with Madrid transfer backing
Crystal Palace bests Man City to claim FA CupMay 18, 2025
Crystal Palace won their first ever major trophy with a surprise 1-0 win over Manchester City in the FA Cup final on Saturday, thanks to Eberechi Eze’s first-half goal and Dean Henderson’s penalty save.
Villa ease past Spurs for huge boost to UCL hopesMay 17, 2025
High-flying Aston Villa dispatched Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 in the Premier League on Friday to improve their chances of more Champions League football and leave their visitors firmly focused on next week’s Europa League final.
Casemiro: Brazil needed ‘big name’ like AncelottiMay 17, 2025
Manchester United midfielder Casemiro has praised the hiring of Real Madrid’s Carlo Ancelotti for the Brazilian national team, saying that his country “needed” a prominent manager like the five-team Champions League winner. Casemiro won two Champions League titles and a LaLiga crown during his three seasons playing under Ancelotti in Madrid. “After Tite left, I… Read more: Casemiro: Brazil needed ‘big name’ like Ancelotti
CBF prez ousted days after Ancelotti appointmentMay 16, 2025
A Rio de Janeiro court ordered the board of Brazil’s Football Confederation (CBF) to be removed from their positions, including president Ednaldo Rodrigues on Thursday. Fernando Sarney, one of the CBF’s vice-presidents who requested Rodrigues’ removal, was appointed interim president and was tasked with holding elections “as soon as possible”. Rodrigues, who was successfully re-elected… Read more: CBF prez ousted days after Ancelotti appointment
Transfer rumors, news: Wrexham target Premier League stars for promotion pushMay 16, 2025
Wrexham are planning to move for experienced Premier League players as they look to secure promotion to the top flight, while several clubs are targeting Brighton & Hove Albion’s João Pedro. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s January grades |… Read more: Transfer rumors, news: Wrexham target Premier League stars for promotion push
Madrid down to 10 from first team vs. MallorcaMay 15, 2025
Injuries to Brahim Díaz and Andriy Lunin left Real Madrid with just 10 available first-team players for Real Madrid’s crucial LaLiga game against Real Mallorca on Wednesday. The match has little significance for Madrid but a loss means rivals Barcelona can claim the league title while a win for Mallorca puts them closer to securing… Read more: Madrid down to 10 from first team vs. Mallorca
Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea eye João PedroMay 15, 2025
A trio of Premier League clubs are targeting Brighton’s João Pedro, as Dean Huijsen moves ever closer to joining Real Madrid. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s January grades | Women’s January grades – Sources: Man City eye Wirtz; Liverpool… Read more: Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea eye João Pedro
Returning World Cup to Brazil would make Ancelotti the GOATMay 14, 2025
The walls finally collapsed after the abject humiliation of the 4-1 defeat to Argentina in World Cup qualifying at the end of March, a game where Brazil in which dominated from first to last. Coach Dorival Júnior appeared hopelessly out of his depth — and he was the last card played by the sizable lobby… Read more: Returning World Cup to Brazil would make Ancelotti the GOAT