May 27 – Galatasaray clinched the Turkish league title on Sunday, edging out city rivals Fenerbahce with a record total of 102 points. Galatasaray needed just a point in their final game at Konyaspor and won 3-1 while Fenerbahce thrashed last-place Istanbulspor 6-0 but could only finish three points back on 99, the second-highest tally ever for a 38-game season in …

Barcelona are set to usher in a new era as Hansi Flick will replace Xavi Hernandez as the new first-team manager imminently. Xavi oversaw his final game in charge on Sunday night, leading Barça to a 2-1 win over Sevilla. While his axing has been officially confirmed, the matter of reaching an agreement over his severance package and other details …

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According to the Daily Mail, Newcastle are considering making a £20m move for Burnley’s James Trafford as they look to provide competition for Nick Pope next season. A new goalkeeper looks to be somewhat of a priority for the Geordies this summer, whether that’s a new starting option to replace Pope or a young second choice who they can develop. …

West Ham loanee Flynn Downes looks like he could be playing his football with the Premier League club next season following a successful campaign with Southampton in the Championship.  The midfielder was not part of David Moyes’ plans for the 2023/24 season and it was decided that the 25-year-old would gain more experience in England’s second division. Downes helped the …

May 27 – Southampton secured an immediate return to the Premier League on Sunday by beating Leeds United 1-0 at Wembley in the Championship playoff final, the richest one-off match in world football worth an estimated £140 million in future earnings from broadcast, matchday and commercial revenue. After a one-year exile, the Saints join automatically promoted Leicester City and Ipswich …

Chelsea’s managerial merry-go-round continues as the club seeks a new head coach following the sacking of Mauricio Pochettino last week. The Argentine, who viewed his tenure at Chelsea as a long-term project, was unexpectedly dismissed despite leading the youngest squad in the Premier League to the League Cup final and the FA Cup semi-finals. His departure marks the fourth managerial …

Although there has been some delay in the announcement of Hansi Flick coming in as the new Barcelona coach, the club have continued their preparation for the season ahead. The Catalans are expected to undergo a major squad overhaul, and the arrival of Flick is unlikely to alter the fact that many first-team players could be offloaded in the coming …

Juventus majority owner John Elkann shared a hug with Massimiliano Allegri in Monaco, suggesting that the two men remain on good terms despite the hectic events that ensued in recent weeks. The Bianconeri sacked the Italian tactician ten days ago following his chaotic actions at the Coppa Italia final. The 56-year-old infamously stripped in anger after being sent off from …

Aston Villa head coach Unai Emery has signed a new five-year contract with the club. The Spanish tactician took Villa to fourth in the Premier League this season, securing Champions League football for the first time since 1983. There has been a steady stream of progress in the Midlands since Emery arrived in 2022. In the 2022-23 campaign, he secured …