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    Real Madrid's Champions League aura masks fear behind Super League pursuit

    Self-appointed kings of the Champions League, Real Madrid go for a 15th European crown against Borussia Dortmund in Saturday's final, but the competition may cease to exist if the Spanish giants get their way.For the first time last season one of European football's state-backed projects, Abu Dhabi-backed Manchester City, lifted the Champions League -- thrashing Madrid 5-1 on aggregate in the semi-finals.

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    Ronaldo breaks Saudi Pro League scoring record

    Cristiano Ronaldo broke the record for the most goals in a Saudi Pro League season when he struck for the 34th and 35th time in Al Nassr's final game of the campaign.Ronaldo joined Riyadh-based Al Nassr in December 2022, the start of an influx of overseas players to the Saudi league on lucrative contracts.

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    Real Madrid aim to add to Champions League legend before Mbappe arrival

    Whether they admit it or not, there is no doubt Real Madrid consider themselves favourites to beat Borussia Dortmund on Saturday and win a record-extending 15th Champions League trophy.Mbappe tried and failed to bring a first, badly coveted Champions League trophy to Paris over the past seven years.

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    3 players quit Argentina's national women's team after a dispute over pay and conditions

    Three players quit Argentina's national women's squad Monday after a dispute over a lack of pay and conditions at a camp ahead of two international friendlies, an unthinkable scenario for the country's World Cup winning men's squad. Goalkeeper Laurina Oliveiros, defender Julieta Cruz and midfielder Lorena Benítez, all regular starters for the national team, announced their move as the squad started fine-tuning for friendlies against Costa Rica on Friday and on June 3.

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    'I was lost' - Dancing with fans, hiding the pain

    Rachel Furness was Northern Ireland's award-winning record goalscorer but everything was not right in her world. This is why she walked away, and why she came back

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    How Luca Orellano was FC Cincinnati's 'most impactful player' in Toronto FC win

    The Luca Orellano game. That's how FC Cincinnati's 4-3 win at Toronto FC in 2024 will be remembered.

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    Bochum secure top-flight status via penalties at Duesseldorf

    Bochum will play first-division football again next season after coming from three goals down and beating second-division Fortuna Duesseldorf away via a penalty shoot-out in Monday's relegation play-off second leg. Unbeaten in the second division since February, Duesseldorf were extremely confident of progressing after their three-goal first leg.

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    Man Utd approach De Zerbi - Tuesday's gossip

    Manchester United approach Roberto de Zerbi, Chelsea to rival Newcastle for Tosin Adarabioyo, PSG chase a Premier League star, plus more.

  • Associated Press

    Bochum survives dramatic playoff against Düsseldorf to stay in Bundesliga

    DÜSSELDORF, Germany (AP) — Bochum clinched Bundesliga survival by coming from three goals down and winning a penalty shootout 6-5 to thwart Fortuna Düsseldorf’s promotion bid on Monday. Second division club Düsseldorf was 3-0 up from the first leg of their playoff on Thursday, but Philipp Hofmann scored twice and Kevin Stöger converted a penalty for Bochum to win the second leg 3-0. “Everyone wrote us off after the first game and that gave us even more motivation, to create history, to do something incredible," said Hofmann, who scored an own goal in the first leg.

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    Ronaldo sets new Saudi Pro League scoring record

    Cristiano Ronaldo sets a new record for goals scored in a Saudi Pro League season after taking his tally to 35.

  • The Telegraph

    Marcus Rashford announces social media break as Luke Shaw hits back at injury critics

    Marcus Rashford has revealed plans to step away from social media for a period to allow him time to reset mentally after a “challenging season”.

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    Martial confirms 'emotional' Man Utd departure

    Manchester United forward Anthony Martial confirms he is leaving the club after nine seasons.

  • The Telegraph

    Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United review: The key areas that will determine his fate

    Manchester United’s hierarchy are conducting a thorough season review this week, out of which they will decide whether to stick with Erik ten Hag - or sack their FA Cup winning manager.

  • BBC

    Chelsea in talks with Leicester boss Maresca

    Chelsea are in talks to appoint Leicester City manager Enzo Maresca as the replacement for Mauricio Pochettino.

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    'Broad consensus across club that Maresca is right choice'

    Chelsea have pursued the appointment of Enzo Maresca with real conviction and are determined to agree a compensation package in the coming days. The Italian, 44, was chosen primarily by sporting directors Paul Winstanley and Laurence Stewart from a four-man shortlist in the last week. Co-controlling owner Behdad Eghbali has also been in London and is the key figure from the ownership across the potential appointment.

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    Karembeu family members killed in New Caledonia

    French World Cup winner Christian Karembeu says his niece and nephew have been killed during violence in New Caledonia.

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    Rooney wants Plymouth youngsters to follow his teenage dream

    Wayne Rooney has said he will give Plymouth Argyle's young players the chance to follow his example by making their senior debuts as teenagers.I think a lot of young players are good enough, but maybe don't get the chance, so I've got a real passion for that as well."

  • BBC

    Spanish court rules in favour of Super League creators

    Uefa and Fifa were wrong to ban clubs from joining the European Super League, according to a Spanish court ruling.

  • BBC

    'There is no one better to do the job'

    Dave: Wonderful news that every single Villa fan will be cheering. Quite simply, there is no one better to do the job, and the added lure of stability and Champions League will retain our best and recruit players who can strengthen us. The Champions League will be a vastly different experience to the Conference League and Villa need to try to keep a very good squad fit and hopefully one or two additions in key areas.

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    'Success ignites interest in an ambitious, serial winner'

    If these times weren’t thrilling enough for Villa fans, Unai Emery committing his long-term future is a huge post season boost. This news was not necessarily expected but if it comes with a wage increase, it’s thoroughly deserved following a fourth-placed finish in the Premier League and securing Champions League football for Villa after more than 40 years away from the top European competition.

  • BBC

    How do St Johnstone replace Phillips?

    It seems St Johnstone fans have watched Dan Philipps play his final game for the Perth club. After arriving at McDiarmid Park from Watford in 2022, the central midfielder established himself as one of the key cogs in the Saints midfield.

  • BBC

    Rodgers 'won't stand still' - Fay

    Former Scotland goalkeeper Gemma Fay anticipates a busy summer transfer window at Celtic, as manager Brendan Rodgers looks to build on a successful first season back in Scotland. Celtic won both the league and Scottish Cup this season, but Fay still believes Rodgers will want more consistency for the next campaign. "It's not been a typical Celtic season," she told the BBC's Scottish Football Podcast.

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    'The most vital signature of all' - McNulty

    Aston Villa undoubtedly want to bolster their squad this summer after the superb achievement of reaching the Champions League – but the news that manager Unai Emery has agreed a new five-year contract is the most vital signature of all. Villa have wasted no time in tying up their inspirational manager for the future. The Spaniard has overseen a stunning rejuvenation of Villa since succeeding sacked Steven Gerrard in October 2022, first guiding them into the Europa Conference League at the end of that campaign before putting the 1982 European Cup winners back in the elite group with a fourth place finish in the Premier League.

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    Germany begin pre-Euro 2024 training camp in front of 15,000 fans

    With the smell of bratwurst floating through the air, Germany kicked off their Euro 2024 training camp under blue skies in front of 15,000 fans in the central town of Jena.Germany are based in Thuringia, part of the former East, for their pre-Euros training camp.

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    Emery signs new five-year contract at Aston Villa

    Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has signed a new five-year contract, the Premier League club announced Monday.Villa chairman Sawiris added: "We are building something special here at Aston Villa with Unai at its core and we are delighted that he has signed a new deal with the club until 2029.