Chelsea turned a season of turmoil into the ultimate triumph as Kai Havertz’s ice-cool finish sunk Manchester City 1-0 to swipe Champions League glory in Porto.Mason Mount’s inch-perfect assist stunned domestic double-winners City at the Estadio do Dragao, as Chelsea claimed their second Champions League title to etch boss Thomas Tuchel’s name into the Stamford Bridge annals.Ke...Full Story »

Brentford made it 10th time lucky as they beat 10-man Swansea 2-0 in the Championship play-off final to reach the Premier League for the first time.Goals from Ivan Toney and Emiliano Marcondes saw the Bees finally break their play-off hoodoo after all nine of their previous attempts had ended in failure.It was swift redemption for Thomas Frank’s side, back at Wembley Stadium just nine mont...Full Story »

SHOCKING images show brawls between Man City and Chelsea fans as they gather in Porto ahead of the Champions League final. Hundreds of fans are already in Portugal for Saturday's big game featuring the two English teams. City and Chelsea fans brawl in Porto ahead of the Champions League final However, tempers have boiled over as supporters booze at local bars in the city. One clip shows two ...Full Story »

There will be plenty of Man United fans who are hoping for some big-name signings this summer to make up for another season without silverware, but the signing of Tom Heaton isn’t really going to excite anyone. That doesn’t mean that it’s not an intriguing transfer if it does go through, especially as it suggests that either Dean Henderson or David de Gea will have a better ...Full Story »

JORGINHO could well have been lining up for Manchester City against Chelsea in tonight's Champions League final. There are plenty of Chelsea fans who probably wish he were. Jorginho cracks a smile as he prepares for the Champions League final The Italian is nearing 100 appearances for the club but still struggles to win over a large body of sceptics who cannot take to his measured style of fo...Full Story »

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will have to prioritise his summer signings with plans to have a net spend of up to £150 million, sources have told ESPN. This is despite United wanting to work on options to strengthen five areas of the squad. United will make money available for new players during the transfer window but with the club still recovering from the financial imp...Full Story »

PEP GUARDIOLA put on an animated display at the airport as Manchester City jetted to Porto for Saturday's Champions League final with Chelsea. The Premier League-winning boss looked like he was hardly able to contain himself as he jollied about with airport staff. Pep Guardiola put on an animated display as Man City jetted off for the Champions League finalCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke Guar...Full Story »

MARCUS RASHFORD shared an incredible chat with President Barack Obama discussing the power young people have to make a difference in society. The Manchester United striker and 44th United States president met on a Zoom call. President Barack Obama and Marcus Rashford chatted on a Zoom call to discuss the power young people haveCredit: PA They discussed the importance of giving back to your lo...Full Story »

Raheem Sterling has said that only Manchester City can stop themselves from winning the Champions League final, despite suffering two defeats against opponents Chelsea in the past two months. Pep Guardiola's team go into the club's first Champions League final as strong favourites to win having already secured the Premier League and Carabao Cup this season. Chelsea's FA Cup semifinal victory...Full Story »

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is due an improved despite their Europa League final defeat to Villarreal. The result ensures that Solskjaer's wait for a first trophy as United boss continues. But the Norwegian will still see a new £9million-a-year contract rubber-stamped - a £2million-a-year rise on his current deal, says the Mirror. Outgoing vice-chairman Ed Woodw...Full Story »

Lyon sporting director Juninho slams outgoing Depay Lyon sporting director Juninho had strong words for Memphis Depay, accusing the outgoing striker of wanting the entire team to revolve around him as if he were Lionel Messi, Neymar, Cristiano Ronaldo or Kylian Mbappe. The former Manchester United man was top scorer for Lyon in 2020-21, netting 21 times in Ligue 1 to finish behind only Mbapp...Full Story »

Barcelona are considering the Belgium coach Roberto Martinez as a possible alternative to Ronald Koeman if they decide to move on from the Dutchman this summer, multiple sources have confirmed to ESPN. Koeman, along with his agent, Rob Jansen, met with Barca president Joan Laporta on Tuesday at the club's Camp Nou offices to discuss his future. Jansen told reporters the meeting was "positive...Full Story »

Manchester United lost their Europa League final with Villarreal after a dramatic defeat during a penalty shootout. The Spaniards registered an astonishing 22 successful efforts Manchester United star Bruno Fernandes broke down in tears after his side's dramatic loss to Villarreal in the Europa League final. The two sides were level after extra time forced a penalty shootout in Gdansk, Poland....Full Story »

Chelsea plan sales to fund Lukaku purchase (Sunday World)At least five reserves are expected to leave the team this summer Chelsea intend to sell several reserve players this summer to free up cash to sign striker Romelu Lukaku from Inter, writes the Sunday World. Kepa Arrizabalaga, Callum Hudson-Odoi, Ross Barkley, Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Tammy Abraham are among those expected to be sold to ...Full Story »

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says Manchester United’s players must use the pain of their heartbreaking Europa League loss to Villarreal to fuel improvements as the manager underlined the need for summer signings.Without a trophy since winning this competition in 2017, Jose Mourinho’s successor saw his side flounder in his first final as manager of the club he enjoyed so much success with as ...Full Story »

Manchester United’s wait for their first trophy under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer continues after David De Gea’s spot-kick was saved at the end of a wild shootout that saw Villarreal crowned Europa League champions.On this day 22 years ago, the Norwegian wrote himself into club folklore when turning home at the death as Sir Alex Ferguson’s side fought back to win the Champions League ...Full Story »

Germany have confirmed the appointment of Hansi Flick as their new manager on a contract to 2024. Flick, 56, takes charge after leaving Bayern Munich at the end of the 2020-21 season. His contract starts after the forthcoming European Championship and sees him replace the outgoing Joachim Low. "I am very happy to be able to work as national coach from autumn onwards," Flick said. "The season...Full Story »

Ronald Koeman met with Barcelona president Joan Laporta at the club's Camp Nou offices on Tuesday to decide whether he remains in charge of the club next season. Koeman, accompanied by his agent, Rob Jansen, met with Laporta, vice president Rafael Yuste and director of football Mateu Alemany for just over 30 minutes. They discussed where Barca's season went wrong, but delayed making any offi...Full Story »

Gareth Southgate is eager to cast an eye over as many hopefuls as possible before settling on a final selection of 26 on June 1 Gareth Southgate has picked a provisional squad of 33 ahead of England's European Championship campaign this summer, with Liverpool full-back Trent Alexander-Arnold and Brighton defender Ben White among those to get the nod. The Three Lions have two pre-tournament f...Full Story »

Sporting in talks to sign ex-Spurs winger EdwardsPortuguese giants Sporting hope to sign Marcus Edwards, A Bola claims. The 22-year-old winger had a good season at Vitoria Guimaraes and could make a step up, with his side already negotiating with Sporting. They are also targeting Ricardo Esgaio, who left Sporting for Braga in 2017, and Ruben Vinagre, who is on loan at Olympiacos from Wolves. ...Full Story »