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Beth LindopMay 4, 2026, 07:06 PM ET Close Based in Liverpool, Beth Lindop is ESPN’s Liverpool correspondent and also covers the WSL and UWCL. Multiple Authors LIVERPOOL, England — After months of debate over whether the Premier League title would be won in London or Manchester, the destination of the trophy might just have been

The 2026 FIFA World Cup final is set for July 19, and sportsbooks have already released World Cup final matchup odds, pricing the most likely teams to meet in the championship match. These exact final odds project which two nations will reach the final from opposite sides of the bracket. These “exact final matchup” markets

Villarreal have booked their place in the UEFA Champions League 2026/27 after a commanding 5-1 win over Levante at the Estadio de la Cerámica. They only needed a point, but Georges Mikautadze struck twice, with Alberto Moleiro, Tajon Buchanan and Nico Pepe also on target. El Periódico Mediterráneo reports that next season will be their

Lionel Messi has witnessed a significant decline in his Inter Miami squad compared to the roster that claimed the 2025 MLS Cup, prompting the front office to target Casemiro as their next blockbuster signing. However, reports have surfaced revealing that the LA Galaxy have joined the hunt, holding a key procedural advantage over Messi’s side.

It was the signing that was supposed to complete the Arsenal jigsaw, a striker capable of scoring 20-plus goals a season, a finisher who would help end the North London club’s torturous wait for silverware. The stats of Viktor Gyokeres at previous club Sporting were impressive; 97 goals in 102 games over two seasons that

Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid prediction today for the Champions League semifinal. Best bets, picks and odds including player props and SGP plays. The Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid Champions League semifinal is level at 1-1 after the first leg, with everything to play for today at the Emirates Stadium. Arsenal enter as favorites based on their

Bayern Munich loanees continue to be in the middle of intriguing races as their seasons come down to the wire. Ibrahimović set his team up for a much needed win, but Olise had the final word. Palhinha helped pull his team out of the relegation zone for now. Peretz failed to help Southampton earn direct

Next Sunday (10), Barcelona and Real Madrid face off at Spotify Camp Nou at 4 p.m. (Brasília time) in a match valid for the 35th round of La Liga. El Clásico could secure the 29th Spanish title for the Culés, who, with 88 points, need only a draw against their biggest rival (77 points) to

After every round of Premier League matches this season, BBC football pundit Troy Deeney will give you his team and manager of the week. Here are this week’s choices. Do you agree? Give us your thoughts using the comments form at the bottom of this page. [BBC Sport] [BBC] Matz Sels (Nottingham Forest): A big

dpa Munich Former Bayern Munich star Thomas Müller expects a very different game from the explosive first leg when the Germans host Paris Saint-Germain in Wednesday’s Champions League semi-final decider. Coach Vincent Kompany’s side face the title holders after a spectacular 5-4 first-leg defeat in Paris last week. “My thesis: It will be different in

MILAN: Inter Milan won their third Serie A title in six seasons on Sunday thanks to a 2-0 victory over Parma that ignited the celebrations at a jubilant San Siro and across the city. Marcus Thuram’s side-footed finish just before half-time set Inter on their way before Henrikh Mkhitaryan’s second-half goal put the Scudetto beyond

Speaking to the media ahead of the high-stakes clash at the Emirates Stadium, Arteta delivered the news every Arsenal fan wanted to hear regarding Odegaard and Havertz, who both missed last week’s clash. Following the tense 1-1 draw in the first leg in Spain, the availability of two of his most trusted attackers provides a

In contention for a second consecutive Champions League title, PSG is making its supporters happy. Nearly all season ticket holders have chosen to renew for next season, leaving very few spots available for new regulars. PSG supporters are delighted. In addition to the victories and titles accumulated, Luis Enrique’s men are treating their faithful to

Real Madrid head coach Álvaro Arbeloa has provided his take on the latest drama surrounding the name of star frontman Kylian Mbappé. This comes amid a headline-grabbing last couple of days for the Frenchman in Spain. Advertisement Frontman Mbappé is for his part currently condemned to a spell on the sidelines, owing to a muscular injury.