Lamine Yamal scores Barcelona’s first goal against Espanyol on Thursday. Manaure Quintero/AFP/Getty Images Lamine Yamal is still finding new ways to impress this season after the 17-year-old scored a stunning goal to lead Barcelona to the La Liga title on Thursday. The Catalan club knew it would clinch its 28th league title with a win against … Read more
Inter must balance the Scudetto race with the Champions League Final, so Lautaro Martinez should be rested against Lazio, though several top players are ready to start. Inter must balance rest with strong XI TURIN, ITALY – MAY 11: Simone Inzaghi, Head Coach of FC Internazionale, looks on prior to the Serie A match between … Read more
The leadership of the young academy sensation, who opened the scoring on Thursday with a brilliant goal that set Barcelona on course for the LaLiga title, has inevitably drawn comparisons to Messi On an unforgettable night for FC Barcelona, who were crowned 2024–2025 LaLiga champions after a 2–0 win over Espanyol at Cornellà-El Prat, Lamine … Read more
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland is ready to make his return from injury this weekend, manager Pep Guardiola says. Haaland had been sidelined since March after sustaining an ankle injury in his side’s FA Cup tie against Bournemouth, but returns in time to contest the final of that competition later this month. The Norway international, … Read more
Ruben Amorim says he must put Manchester United’s interests before himself amid criticism from Roy Keane about the club’s Premier League performances. Keane accused United of “not trying” in the league after they racked up their 16th defeat of the Premier League season at Brentford, leaving them down in 15th. Amorim has openly prioritised their Europa League campaign, resting key players … Read more
The summer transfer plans of a number of Premier League clubs, including Manchester United and Chelsea, hang in the balance amid the scrap for Champions League places. Targets, especially those of Man Utd, Newcastle, Chelsea and Tottenham, are understood to be waiting to see who qualifies for the Champions League before making their decisions. Man Utd are understood to want the likes of Liam Delap, Matheus … Read more
Djurgarden fans who acquired tickets for the home section of Stamford Bridge during Thursday’s Conference League semi-final second leg constituted “the most serious breach of stadium security in recent memory”, according to the Chelsea Supporters’ Trust (CST). A large number of supporters of the Swedish club were seen jumping over barriers separating the home and away sections in … Read more
Nottingham Forest’s Champions League chase is still in their hands; a big-spending summer is ahead but qualification could boost that and has implications on Evangelos Marinakis’ role. Watch Forest vs Leicester live on Sky Sports Premier League from 1pm on Sunday; kick-off 2.15pm Twelve months ago, Nottingham Forest were a point outside the Premier … Read more
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has been voted the 2024/25 Football Writers’ Association Footballer of the Year, with Arsenal striker Alessia Russo winning the women’s award. Salah won by the biggest margin this century, landing almost 90 per cent of all votes cast. He has scored 28 goals and provided 18 assists this season to help … Read more
Manchester United and Tottenham will meet in an all-English Europa League final on 21 May. Ruben Amorim’s United saw off Spanish side Athletic Bilbao 7-1 on aggregate in their semi-final to progress, while Spurs got the better of Norwegians Bodo/Glimt 5-1 on aggregate. United are looking to win the Europa League for the second time in eight … Read more