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Freiburg reach first European final after seeing off 10-man Braga
Freiburg booked their place in the first European final in the club’s history by defeating Braga in the second leg of their Europa League semi-final on Thursday night. Holding a 2-1 advantage from the opening meeting, the German side were handed a major boost when Braga were reduced to 10 players after Mario Dorgeles, who…
Read MoreParis Saint-Germain return to final after ending Bayern’s challenge
Paris Saint-Germain booked another Champions League final appearance by defeating Bayern Munich over two legs, preserving their opportunity to defend the trophy they won last season. Carrying a 5-4 advantage into the return match at Allianz Arena, Luis Enrique’s team completed the task in Munich to set up a showdown with Arsenal in Budapest on…
Read MoreAston Villa face a pivotal test as Emery weighs this squad’s future
Aston Villa heads into Thursday’s Europa League semi-final second leg against Nottingham Forest knowing far more than a place in the final is at stake. Trailing 1-0 from the first meeting, Emery’s players are confronting the possibility that this could be their strongest opportunity to end the club’s 30-year wait for silverware. There is a…
Read MoreNiklas Sule to end playing career after season finale
Borussia Dortmund defender Niklas Sule has decided he will step away from football this summer, bringing his career to a close at 30 after a knee injury suffered in last month’s Bundesliga loss to Hoffenheim. The Germany international feared the worst when he damaged his knee, believing he had torn a cruciate ligament for a…
Read MoreArsenal edge Atletico to reach first Champions League final in two decades
Arsenal secured their place in the Champions League final for the first time in 20 years after Bukayo Saka’s decisive strike earned a 1-0 second-leg victory over Atletico Madrid, sealing a 2-1 aggregate success. Having fallen at the semifinal stage against Paris St-Germain last season, Mikel Arteta’s side made sure history did not repeat itself…
Read MoreGibbs-White injury scare leaves Forest sweating over Villa decider
Nottingham Forest boss Vitor Pereira admits Morgan Gibbs-White may require something close to a “miracle” to feature in Thursday’s Europa League semi-final second leg against Aston Villa after suffering a serious facial wound during Monday’s 3-1 Premier League victory over Chelsea. The England midfielder was left bloodied following a heavy clash with Chelsea goalkeeper Robert…
Read MoreAthletic Club turn to Edin Terzic as next manager
The Athletic Club has chosen Edin Terzic as the man to lead the team into a new era, with the German coach signing a two-year agreement to become the club’s next head coach. The 43-year-old is set to be officially introduced by the Basque outfit at the beginning of next season, taking over after Ernesto…
Read MoreDoku’s stoppage-time heroics save City but Everton draw boosts Arsenal
Jeremy Doku struck twice, including a remarkable equaliser deep into stoppage time, as Manchester City clawed back a point in an extraordinary 3-3 draw against Everton at Hill Dickinson Stadium. Pep Guardiola’s men twice found themselves in danger of a damaging defeat before the Belgian winger’s brilliance spared them at the last possible moment. City…
Read MoreChelsea’s losing streak hits six as Forest boost survival hopes
Nottingham Forest took a huge stride towards preserving their Premier League status by beating Chelsea 3-1 at Stamford Bridge despite making eight alterations ahead of Thursday’s Europa League semi-final second leg against Aston Villa. Vitor Pereira’s much-changed team showed little sign of disruption, striking early and exposing Chelsea’s fragile confidence throughout a chaotic afternoon. The…
Read MorePhil Foden agrees new Manchester City deal until 2030
Phil Foden has agreed in principle to a new four-year contract with Manchester City, extending his time at the club well beyond his current deal, which had been set to end next summer. The proposed terms would keep the 25-year-old at the Etihad until 2030, while also including the possibility of an additional year. The…
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