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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta confirms defender Jurrien Timber will start against Barcelona in Paris on Saturday. The Dutch international has overcome a groin injury to regain full fitness just days before the showpiece match.
Kieran Trippier has verbally agreed terms with Wolverhampton Wanderers following his release from Newcastle United, multiple sources confirm to this newspaper. The 34-year-old England international will finalise his move to Molineux within days, adding leadership to Gary O’Neil’s reshaped squad.
Liverpool FC confirms the shock departure of Ibrahima Konaté after five seasons, with Bayern Munich securing his services on a five-year deal at zero cost. The 27-year-old defender's exit follows months of contract talks that ended without agreement.
The 2025-26 Champions League final awaits in London this weekend. But how well do you know the competition’s finalists since the tournament’s rebranding in 1992-93?
David Raya will start in Arsenal’s Champions League final against Real Madrid, a meteoric rise from non-league Bromley FC to the world’s biggest stage. The 28-year-old goalkeeper’s journey includes 19 clean sheets in 38 Premier League games this season and a £23m transfer from Brentford.
Luis Enrique’s Paris Saint-Germain face Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal in a tactical showdown under floodlights in Budapest. The clash pits two managerial philosophies against each other with Mbappé and Saliba in the frame.
Liverpool are nearing a deal for RB Leipzig’s Yan Diomande, while Manchester City’s Ruben Dias has instructed agents to pursue a move amid interest from Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid.
Arsenal owner Josh Kroenke says the club’s dramatic turnaround under Mikel Arteta began during the Covid-19 shutdown, when empty stadiums forced a rethink of operations. The American billionaire, speaking exclusively to this newspaper, reveals how the pandemic created the conditions for the Gunners’ resurgence.
Brazil forward Neymar has suffered a fractured tibia and may miss the opening matches of the 2026 World Cup. The 32-year-old underwent scans in Paris on Tuesday, with doctors confirming a six-week recovery timeline.
A 22-year-old striker from Botswana’s second-tier league has seen his social media following explode by 500,000 in under two weeks, defying all expectations ahead of next year’s World Cup. His sudden rise has sent shockwaves through African football and caught the attention of global scouts.
As Arsenal prepare to face Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final, these are the iconic individual displays that defined football’s biggest stage. From last-minute winners to masterclass goalkeeping, history’s finest moments await.
Liverpool have stepped up their pursuit of RB Leipzig’s teenage winger Yan Diomande, while Arsenal insist Gabriel Jesus won’t leave for less than £20m. Meanwhile, Manchester City turn their attention to Elliot Anderson as Pep Guardiola’s exit reshapes their transfer plans.
The BBC Football Awards 2026 nominees have been finalized across seven leagues, with the ceremony set for May 28 at 6pm BST. Live coverage and real-time analysis will accompany the night’s biggest surprises.
Seamus Coleman, 37, is set to play for the Republic of Ireland in friendlies against Qatar and Canada this week, delaying a decision on his future in football. The veteran defender left Everton in May after 17 years and 374 appearances, leaving his next move uncertain.
Liverpool FC’s Georgian goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili admitted using his phone to watch a video while driving on the M6. A court in Staffordshire imposed a £300 fine and six penalty points after police footage confirmed the incident. The case raises fresh questions about athlete distraction behind the wheel.
A relative newcomer to Fantasy Premier League has claimed the top spot in the world’s largest football management game, finishing the 2023-24 season with a record 3,241 points. The victory came without using AI tools, defying conventional wisdom on competition strategy.
Two British football supporters were detained late Thursday after altercations with Rayo Vallecano fans outside Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. Spanish police report bottles and flares thrown during pre-match tensions.
Barcelona has appointed former midfielder Deco as its first Portuguese head coach, ending a 122-year search for a manager from outside Spain. The appointment follows a year of internal turmoil and fresh investment in rebuilding the squad.
Sunderland’s first black player reveals the brutal racism that forced him from football, 46 years after his debut. His family was targeted with slurs and a brick hours after his breakthrough assist, ending a career cut short by abuse.
Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi was included in Morocco’s 26-man preliminary squad for the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday, despite a persistent knee injury. The announcement comes just three months after Hakimi underwent surgery in Barcelona, raising questions about his readiness for Qatar’s winter tournament.
Spain midfielder Alexia Putellas will leave FC Barcelona at season's end after five years, with London City Lionesses poised to sign her. The deal, worth £850,000 annually, marks the Lionesses' boldest recruitment yet.
Coaches across England’s top four tiers have lost their jobs at a record rate this season as clubs slash backroom staff amid rising costs and falling revenues. The League Managers Association warns the trend threatens long-term development of homegrown talent.
Tranmere Rovers have appointed Darrell Clarke as manager following a dramatic escape from relegation last season. The 48-year-old arrives with six clubs under his belt, including a recent spell at Bristol Rovers.
Nicky Clark has named his father Sandy as his assistant manager in his debut season as head coach at Scottish League One club Queen of the South. The move reunites the pair for the first time since their 2013 double-winning campaign.