Barcelona are La Liga champions for the 29th time in their illustrious history, deservedly winning back-to-back league titles after a dominant domestic campaign full of unforgettable moments. The standard set by during Hansi Flick’s debut season in 2024–25 were sky-high, as Barcelona won a domestic treble. Still, this term’s version has been even better domestically—at

Xabi Alonso is described as “open” to the possibility of becoming Chelsea’s new permanent manager, with the Blues taking a different approach after the disastrously short Liam Rosenior experiment. Rosenior wound up getting fired only four months into a six-and-a-half year contract, after a humbling Champions League elimination and getting into an alarming Premier League

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Kylian Mbappé may well end the season with the Pichichi Trophy for La Liga’s top scorer, making it two in a row since he moved to Spain in the summer of 2024. No player since the great Mario Kempes in the late ‘70s has claimed back-to-back top scorer awards in his first two seasons in

May 12, 2026, 02:25 AM ET The Premier League title race between Manchester City and Arsenal is currently in the Gunners’ hands. Mikel Arteta’s side currently lead by five points after a huge win over West Ham on Sunday. Should both sides win all of their remaining league matches, Arsenal will be crowned champions on

According to a report by TMW, the Bianconeri might be tempted to part ways with David this summer as Villa and Palace are expected to send offers soon following inquiries. Both of the Premier League sides have gained a preliminary knowledge of the Canadian striker’s situation at Juventus, demonstrating their clear interest in his signature. 

Join the Miguel Delaney: Inside Football newsletter and go beyond the game with exclusive insights Join the Miguel Delaney: Inside Football newsletter Join the Miguel Delaney: Inside Football newsletter TRY 1 MONTH FOR FREE Yet another game dictated by VAR now, rather fittingly, looks set to bring the 2025-26 relegation battle down to the tightest

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Getty LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 02: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Fulham at Emirates Stadium on May 02, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images) The Premier League standings after Matchday 36 have created a tense title race heading into

Marco Palestra was born in Buccinasco, Italy on March 3, 2005, and took his first steps into the world of football at the age of nine with Assago, where he remained for just one year. Subsequently, he moved to the youth academy of Atalanta—one of the Italian clubs most renowned for its work with young

TURIN, ITALY – MAY 25: Claudio Ranieri, Head Coach of AS Roma looks on prior to the Serie A match between Torino and AS Roma at Stadio Olimpico di Torino on May 25, 2025 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images) Claudio Ranieri admits he would join the Italy squad, either as coach

Rayan (Bournemouth): If it wasn’t for Nico O’Reilly, Rayan would make the case for being Young Player of the Season. He’s been brilliant. Another goal for him at Fulham and he’s ended the season strongly, getting ready to be a part of the World Cup squad for Brazil. Can Bournemouth keep hold of him? Myles