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Arsenal is back in the Champions League final for the first time in 20 years thanks to a late first-half goal from Bukayo Saka that secured a 1-0 win over Atlético Madrid on Tuesday. Saka was on hand to slot in the rebound after Leandro Trossard’s shot was saved by Jan Oblak in the 45th
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Everything that Arsenal had poured into a hugely impressive Champions League campaign came down to this. It was not about more plaudits, more pride. It was purely about taking the next step, moving to the verge of history. On an increasingly frenzied night, when the ghosts of previous near misses under Mikel Arteta provided a
By Canadian Press on May 5, 2026. Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka celebrates after scoring his side’s second goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Fulham in London, England, Saturday, May 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung) LONDON (AP) — Bukayo Saka gave Arsenal a 1-0 lead just before halftime in the second leg
It’s all to play for in the second leg in Munich. After the spectacular and much-praised 5-4 defeat in a crazy first leg at Parc des Princes – the highest-scoring semi-final match in the Champions League or European Cup since 1960 – FC Bayern will be battling for a place in the Champions League final against Paris
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Barcelona star Wojciech Szczęsny has rejected the opportunity to take up no.1 duties at one of the club’s La Liga rivals. This comes amid the understanding that the Pole is more than happy with life in Catalunya’s capital, despite his limited role. Advertisement Shot-stopper Szczęsny is currently in the midst of his 2nd term in
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La Liga giants Barcelona have joined the growing list of clubs expressing a keen interest in the signing of Bournemouth star Junior Kroupi. It is of course widespread knowledge at this point that Barcelona are on the lookout for reinforcements in the final third with a view to next season. Advertisement Amid uncertainty surrounding the
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Kylian Mbappe has hit back at a fresh wave of criticism in Spain, insisting he remains fully committed to recovering from his latest injury. The Real Madrid and France forward is sidelined by a left hamstring issue, casting doubt over his availability for Sunday’s El Clasico against Barcelona, the biggest match in Spanish football. Advertisement
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At the same time, he was keen to defend his former mentor, Pep Guardiola. For years, the Manchester City manager has faced the unflattering criticism that he over-analyses big and important matches and tries to catch the opposition off guard with unorthodox tactics and line-ups – a strategy that, on balance, has often backfired. The
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Kylian Mbappé responded to a fresh wave of criticism in Spain, insisting on Tuesday he remains fully committed to recovering from his latest injury. The Real Madrid and France forward is sidelined by a left hamstring issue which is casting doubt about his availability for Sunday’s clasico in Barcelona, the biggest match in Spanish soccer.
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MILAN, ITALY – MAY 03: Alessandro Bastoni of FC Internazionale Milano celebrates after being confirmed as Serie A champions following victory in the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Parma Calcio 1913 at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on May 03, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images) Inter legend Beppe Bergomi insists
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Interim manager Calum McFarlane has played down the mathematical permutations and insists his squad remain focused on finishing the season strongly. The caretaker boss also stressed that his immediate focus remains on improving performances rather than calculating potential scenarios. “Yeah, I know the group,” he said, as quoted by Football London. “I’ve known them for
World No 1 Aryna Sabalenka believes tennis players should organise a boycott if they don’t start receiving a bigger share of tournament revenues at the Grand Slams . Sabalenka and fellow men’s world No. 1 Jannik Sinner were among leading players – most of them ranked in the top 10 – who issued a statement
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 28: Sandro Tonali of Newcastle United during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Everton at St James’ Park on February 28, 2026 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images) Manchester United are planning to strengthen their midfield this summer, and several Serie A
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May 5, 2026, 7:39 a.m. ET Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard and forward Kai Havertz were absent from open training ahead of Tuesday’s Champions League semi-final second leg against Atletico Madrid at the Emirates Stadium, but manager Mikel Arteta said both players are available for selection, with the tie finely poised at 1-1. Both goals in the first
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Lewis Hamilton says his “challenging” Miami weekend “won’t define us” after the Ferrari driver struggled for pace. Hamilton was consistently a few tenths adrift of Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc throughout the Sprint weekend in Miami and failed to finish any session in the top five. He was classified in sixth, ahead of Leclerc, in Sunday’s
We may look back on gameweek 35 as one of the most important in the 2025–26 Premier League season. At the top of the standings, Manchester City’s slip-up against Everton has put Arsenal back in control of the title race, while Manchester United became the third side to book a spot in next season’s Champions
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It was pretty much the perfect gameweek for Arsenal as they hunt their first Premier League title in over two decades. The Gunners were emphatic 3–0 victors over Fulham on Saturday, not only boosting their goal difference but moving six points clear at the summit and navigating an awkward test. Things got even better come
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Graham HunterMay 5, 2026, 06:00 PM Close Graham Hunter is a Barcelona-based freelance writer for ESPN.com who specializes in La Liga and the Spanish national team. Multiple Authors If José Mourinho had some sort of license on the use of his name, then after recent blanket speculation about him potentially taking over at Real Madrid
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1 1-0, the final score in 38 play-off finals in history. 2 2 finals played at Old Trafford in 2011 as Wembley hosted the Champions League final. 3 3-1, the score Barnsley beat Millwall by in the 2016 League One play-off final, they are the last team to score 3+ goals in a 3rd tier
From data-driven tactics to immersive fan experiences, German football has quietly become one of the most tech-forward ecosystems in the sport. Advertisement If you’ve watched German football over the past decade, you’ve probably noticed something: The game feels sharper, faster and more calculated. That’s not an accident. Behind the scenes, technology has been steadily reshaping
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