May 15 – Aston Villa will play in the UEFA Champions League next season, as European riches look to heal the club’s precarious financial situation behind the scenes. The Birmingham club’s qualification was confirmed after fifth-placed Spurs surrendered to Manchester City on Tuesday night, making it impossible for them to overtake Unai Emery’s side in the table with one game …
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May 15 – A record fourth consecutive Premier League crown is in Manchester City’s hands after they beat Tottenham 2-0 with two goals by Erling Haaland on Tuesday night. The victory over Spurs means that the title holders enter the last Premier League matchday in the top spot, two points ahead of Arsenal, whilst Ange Postecoglou’s side are condemned to …
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Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou was left dumbfounded following his team’s 2-0 defeat to Manchester City on Tuesday. The coach, however, was not necessarily disappointed by his squad’s performance on the night. After all, Spurs played fairly well in the game, despite the defeat. Postecoglou’s side recorded more possession and more total shots than their opponents. Instead, Postecoglou was stunned …
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May 15 – UEFA have announced plans for two fan festivals spanning both major UEFA finals in London and Dublin. The Champions League final, which will see Borussia Dortmund attempt to undo their Wembley curse versus 14-time winners Real Madrid, while the Europa League final in Dublin could write history for Bayer Leverkusen if they are able to overcome underdogs …
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Juventus has been linked with a move for Girona full-back Yan Couto after his impressive season on loan from Manchester City. The 21-year-old was a key figure in the Girona side that secured Champions League football this season. The defender has been on the radar of European clubs since 2020, when he first moved from Brazil to Manchester City. After …
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By Samindra Kunti in Bangkok May 15 – FIFA’s plans for a Women’s Club World Cup, years in the making, are taking shape after the FIFA Council confirmed the inaugural edition of the tournament will take place in 2026 in a 16-team format. The world governing body has been keen on being seen at the forefront of the development of …
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Eddie Howe has back his Newcastle United players to “embrace the pressure” and “be ready” for tonight’s European six-pointer at Old Trafford. Speaking to the press ahead of the match, the Toon boss admits it’s a “massive fixture” in our fight for Europe and promises not to underestimate a Man Utd side who’ve won just one of their last eight …
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May 15 – On the eve of the FIFA Congress, the world governing body has confirmed the appointment of Matthias Grafstrom as secretary-general following a meeting of the FIFA Council. The Council meeting also addressed racism in football and confirmed a 16-team Women’s World Club Cup for 2026. Palestine was also high on the agenda among football officials. Grafstrom, a …
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Journalist Xavier Jacobelli has named Antonio Conte as the manager who is probably the best fit for Juventus after Max Allegri leaves the club. Conte has previously managed the Bianconeri, but he is currently a free agent after ending his spell at Tottenham. Several Serie A clubs, including Napoli and AC Milan, will be looking to replace their managers at …
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FIFA will explore the potential impact of allowing domestic leagues to play foreign competitive games in the near future, which has major consequences on MLS and its popularity in the USA. It was revealed in April that soccer’s governing body would consider changing a policy that blocks league games from being scheduled in other countries. The move followed FIFA’s settlement …
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