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Chelsea make history with comeback win in Conference League final
Chelsea completed a historic sweep of all UEFA club competitions after coming from behind to defeat Real Betis 4-1 in the Conference League final in Wroclaw. The Blues were just 25 minutes from defeat before a late surge turned the game on its head. Abde Ezzalzouli gave Betis a first-half advantage after being played in…
Read MoreMbappé’s first season in Madrid compared to Ronaldo’s
Kylian Mbappé’s first campaign at Real Madrid drew immediate comparisons to the debut of Cristiano Ronaldo, who joined the Spanish giants in 2009. While Ronaldo went on to become the club’s all-time top scorer and a Champions League legend, Mbappé has made an early impression that puts him in elite company. The French international arrived…
Read MoreFans jeer Manchester United in Kuala Lumpur
Manchester United’s disappointing season continued in Asia as they suffered a 1-0 defeat to the ASEAN All-Stars in Kuala Lumpur. Head coach Ruben Amorim acknowledged the boos that echoed around the Bukit Jalil Stadium at full-time, suggesting the reaction might be a useful lesson for his underperforming squad. Following a Premier League-ending win over Aston…
Read MoreChelsea face odd Europa dilemma despite Champions League qualification
Chelsea’s season under new manager Enzo Maresca has had its ups and downs, but the club achieved a key goal by securing fourth place in the Premier League following a 1–0 win over Nottingham Forest. The result guarantees Chelsea a spot in the league phase of the 2025–26 Champions League. The Blues now have the…
Read MoreLamine Yamal extends Barcelona stay until 2031
Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal has signed a new six-year deal with the club, securing his future at the Catalan side until 2031. The agreement was finalized on Tuesday, with president Joan Laporta and sporting director Deco present at the signing. The 17-year-old had previously been under contract through the 2025–26 season, but his continued rise…
Read MoreCunha ready for next challenge at Manchester United
Matheus Cunha made it clear earlier this year that he was ready to move on. Speaking to The Guardian in March, the Brazilian forward said he wanted to compete for major trophies and felt he had the ability to do so. Now, that next step is set to take him from Wolverhampton Wanderers to Manchester…
Read MoreMan arrested after car hits pedestrians during Liverpool victory parade
A 53-year-old man has been arrested following an incident in Liverpool city centre where a car struck multiple people during the Premier League victory parade. The collision occurred on Water Street just after 18:00, according to Merseyside Police. What police and emergency services reported Officers confirmed that the vehicle involved remained at the location and…
Read MoreRecord crowds attend Wembley for play-off finals
The English Football League has confirmed that a new attendance milestone was reached during the recent play-off finals at Wembley Stadium. Across the three matches, a combined total of 211,858 spectators turned up, surpassing the previous best figure of 197,550 from the 2007-08 season. This new high marks a significant moment in the history of…
Read MoreAncelotti takes charge of Brazil with eyes on 2026 glory
Carlo Ancelotti has officially stepped into his new role as head coach of the Brazil national team, expressing pride and determination as he prepares for the challenge. Speaking at the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) headquarters, the 65-year-old Italian said he was “honored and proud to lead the best team in the world,” adding that his…
Read MoreChampions League football secured: Enzo Maresca happy to end season positively
Chelsea ended the 2024/25 Premier League by securing a return to the UEFA Champions League after two years away from the competition, which they won less than half a decade ago, and this outcome has pleased Enzo Maresca greatly. The Italian took over from Mauricio Pochettino in the summer of 2024 to the chagrin of…
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