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Partick Thistle secured a thrilling 3-2 victory over Dunfermline Athletic on Saturday, booking their spot in the Scottish Premiership playoff final. St Mirren awaits in a clash that could shape the league’s future.
Manchester United's decision on Michael Carrick's future is expected within days as contract talks reach a critical phase. The club's leadership has privately signaled that a resolution is imminent after weeks of negotiations.
Hearts’ manager has vowed to scrap the game plan against Celtic as the Edinburgh club prepares for a decisive Scottish Cup showdown. With £4.2m in road repairs earmarked for next year, the pressure is mounting on both sides.
For the first time in Bundesliga history, Heidenheim, St Pauli, and Wolfsburg are tied on points going into the final matchday. The stakes couldn’t be higher—one will face relegation, two will drop to the second tier. The drama peaks Saturday when St Pauli host Wolfsburg live at 14:30 BST.
Jude Bellingham struck a second-half winner as Real Madrid edged past Real Oviedo 2-0 in La Liga on Saturday. Kylian Mbappé, making his first start since joining from PSG, was greeted by a chorus of jeers from home supporters in Oviedo.
The Women’s Super League season concludes this weekend with decisive fixtures at 13:00 BST. Manchester City and Chelsea battle for the title as Arsenal and Manchester United fight for European spots. Test your memory of the campaign’s defining matches and milestones.
Japan’s hopes of a strong World Cup campaign have suffered a major blow after Kaoru Mitoma was ruled out of the 26-man squad due to an ankle injury sustained in training. The Brighton & Hove Albion winger, a key creative force, joins two other players in missing the tournament through injury.
Xavier Simons struck a dramatic 88th-minute winner as Bolton Wanderers edged past Bradford 2-1 on aggregate to reach the League One play-off final. The victory sets up a clash with Stockport County at Wembley on May 24.
Carlo Ancelotti has extended his contract with Brazil’s national team through 2030, locking in his leadership for the next six World Cup cycles. The deal, signed in Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday, includes a clause preventing his departure for elite European clubs during the tenure.
Japan winger Kaoru Mitoma remains in doubt for the 2026 World Cup after aggravating an ankle injury during Brighton’s 3-2 loss to Liverpool. Fabian Hurzeler, Brighton’s head coach, confirmed the striker will undergo further scans before a final decision is made on his squad status.
Iran’s football federation warns Fifa visas remain unresolved just eight days before the World Cup kicks off, raising the spectre of a first-minute withdrawal. The team faces a Tuesday deadline to secure entry after a last-ditch meeting in Zurich ended without guarantees.
Southampton’s fairy tale continues as they take on Manchester City in the FA Cup semis this weekend, while Chelsea and Leeds clash Sunday. All eyes on the BBC for live broadcasts and radio coverage.
Nick Tsaroulla, who nearly lost his life in a 2017 car crash, leads Notts County’s League Two play-off charge against Chesterfield. The winger’s resilience and the club’s emotional campaign are uniting fans as Meadow Lane prepares for a sell-out showdown.
West Ham’s Premier League title hopes were dashed by a late VAR ruling, while Celtic snatched victory in Scotland with an added-time penalty. Controversial decisions in both matches sparked fresh debate over video review’s role in modern football.
Southampton secured their spot in the Championship playoff final with a dramatic 2-1 extra-time win over Middlesbrough, but now face a disciplinary hearing over alleged training ground breaches. The club’s clash with Hull City at Wembley on May 23 could be overshadowed by the ongoing investigation into the Spygate scandal.
Manchester City overwhelmed Crystal Palace with clinical efficiency in front of 53,451 fans at the Etihad Stadium. Oliver Glasner conceded his side lacked the quality to trouble Pep Guardiola's dominant champions-elect.
Bayern Munich have agreed a deal for Newcastle winger Anthony Gordon while Chelsea and Manchester United chase Spain forward Ander Barrenetxea. Manchester United are also set to pursue Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson.
Southampton’s Championship play-off hopes ignited as a record crowd roars the Saints toward Wembley. St Mary’s erupted Tuesday night with 20,000 fans demanding promotion.
Leeds United salvaged a 1-1 draw at Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday after Dominic Calvert-Lewin converted a 90th-minute penalty to cancel out Son Heung-min’s early opener. The result keeps Spurs four points clear of relegation but leaves them clinging to hope in a tight survival race.
Hearts need only a victory over Falkirk on Wednesday to claim the Scottish Premiership title for the first time since 1960. Celtic’s fate rests on their final-day showdown with Hearts at Celtic Park.
Jose Mourinho is finalizing a deal to become Real Madrid’s manager, a decade after his divisive first stint. The appointment aligns with President Florentino Pérez’s combative leadership style and the club’s push for a pragmatic, results-driven approach.
An Aston Villa supporter auctioned his late father’s diamond ring to finance travel to the Europa League final in Budapest, defying odds and grief to witness history firsthand.
England striker Beth Mead struck her 50th and 51st WSL goals for Arsenal on Saturday, then revealed she will leave the club when her contract expires this summer. The forward’s stunning brace capped a season of highs despite mounting transfer speculation.
Dunfermline Athletic and Partick Thistle played out a dramatic 2-2 draw in the first leg of their Scottish Premiership play-off semi-final, setting up a tense second leg at Thistle’s Firhill Stadium. Both teams traded goals in a match marked by high stakes and relentless pressure.