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Aston Villa claimed the Europa League title in a dramatic final against Bayer Leverkusen, with goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez playing through a fractured finger. The 3-0 victory marked Villa’s first major European trophy in 53 years.
Unai Emery secured his fifth UEFA Europa League triumph as Aston Villa defeated Bayer Leverkusen 3-1 in Seville on Wednesday night, capping a remarkable European campaign under his leadership. The victory marks Villa’s first major trophy since 1982 and solidifies their status as a force in continental football.
Aston Villa clinched a dominant 3-0 victory over Freiburg in the Europa League final, with goals from Morgan Rogers, Youri Tielemans, and Emi Buendia securing Unai Emery’s fifth continental trophy. The win cements Villa’s return to top-tier European competition.
Real Madrid are accelerating talks to sign Manchester City midfielder Rodri before Pep Guardiola’s departure this summer. Bayern Munich eyes John Stones, while Atletico Madrid circles two Premier League stars.
Arsenal Football Club clinches its first Premier League title since 2004 with a 2-0 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford. Mikel Arteta’s side secured the historic win on Sunday, sparking wild celebrations across London.
A historic women’s football match in South Korea brought athletes from Pyongyang and Seoul onto the same pitch for the first time since 2018. The 2-1 semi-final victory by North Korea’s Naegohyang sets up a final clash with Japan’s Tokyo Verdy Beleza, but the real drama lies beyond the scoreboard.
Arsenal secured the title on Tuesday, but 12 teams fight for coveted European spots and survival on Sunday. Wolves and Burnley are already relegated as Spurs and West Ham face the drop.
Southampton’s shock expulsion from the Championship play-off final has thrown the Wembley showdown into disarray just 72 hours before kick-off. Middlesbrough, Hull City and Saints fans now face a scramble to adjust to a last-minute fixture that hinges on an ongoing appeal.
Midfielder Granit Xhaka has been included in Switzerland’s 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup, securing his fourth consecutive appearance at the tournament. The Arsenal captain, 33, joins a group where experience and leadership are priorities.
Aston Villa and Freiburg will clash in the Europa League final in Istanbul on Wednesday, vying to claim their first-ever trophy in the competition's 55-year history. Only 11 teams have lifted the Europa League since its 2009 rebrand, raising the stakes for both underdogs.
Unai Emery seeks to extend his record to five Europa League wins when Aston Villa face Freiburg in Istanbul. The Sevilla and Villarreal triumphs already cement his legacy as the competition’s most successful manager.
Arsenal secured their first Premier League title since 2004 with a 1-1 draw at Bournemouth, ending Manchester City’s dominance. The victory marks a decisive shift in English football’s power structure.
Southampton will start next season on minus four points after the English Football League expelled them from the Championship playoffs for illegally filming three rival clubs, including Middlesbrough. The decision hands Middlesbrough a second chance at Premier League promotion.
Unai Emery dismisses speculation over his European dominance as Aston Villa prepare for a fifth consecutive Europa League campaign. The club’s financial strategy hinges on a £4.2m investment in squad reinforcements ahead of the 2026 road to Baku.
Arsenal secured their first top-flight title in over two decades with a dramatic late winner against Liverpool. The Gunners' 2-1 victory at Anfield ended Manchester City's three-season dominance in emphatic fashion.
Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk defied defensive chaos with a brace, while Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins terrorised defences as the Premier League’s top performers stepped up ahead of the season finale.
Arsenal secured their first Premier League title in 20 years as Manchester City’s 1-1 draw at Bournemouth handed them the crown with a four-point lead. The result came amid reports Pep Guardiola will leave City this summer after decade-long reign.
Arsenal secured their first Premier League title in 22 years on Tuesday night, ending Manchester City’s dominance with a decisive victory in their own backyard. The Gunners’ emphatic 3-0 win over Bournemouth sealed the championship in front of a jubilant Emirates Stadium crowd, capping a season of resilience and redemption.
Arsenal secured their first top-flight title in 22 years after Manchester City was held to a 1-1 draw at Bournemouth, ending City’s three-year reign. The result also guarantees European football for Bournemouth for the first time in their history.
Scotland manager Steve Clarke has reaffirmed his strategy despite Oli McBurnie’s omission from the squad for the upcoming Euro 2024 qualifiers. The striker’s exclusion follows internal deliberations over fitness and tactical fit, with Clarke facing renewed scrutiny over his selection choices.
Mikel Arteta's Arsenal have secured their first Premier League title since 2004, ending Manchester City's dominance with a nervy 1-0 win at Anfield. The Gunners' resilience and mid-season tactical switch proved decisive in a season defined by mental fortitude.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola will depart at the end of the season, ending a 14-year reign that reshaped English football. A source close to the club confirms the decision was finalized Friday, with assistant manager Enzo Maresca set to take over as first-team coach.
Pep Guardiola’s last match in charge of Manchester City ends an era marked by tactical genius and relentless dominance. Six defining games, from the 6-1 drubbing of Manchester United to the dramatic 2021 title decider, reveal how his reign reshaped English football.
Petr Vlachovsky, a former women’s football coach in the Czech Republic, has been handed a lifetime ban from football after being convicted of secretly filming 14 players over four years. The European football governing body also found him in possession of child sexual abuse material.