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Sunday's gossip: Rashford, Bellingham, Lukaku, Neves, Solomon, Boey, Saka

28-05-2023 08:00 via bbc.co.uk

Erik ten Hag expects Marcus Rashford to sign a new Manchester United deal, Real Madrid will pay almost £100m for Jude Bellingham, plus more.

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Premier League: The biggest moments from the 2022-23 season in under 90 seconds

28-05-2023 07:16 via bbc.co.uk

The biggest stories from the 2022-23 Premier League season told in under 90 seconds.

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WSL highlights: Chelsea beat Reading to win Women's Super League title

28-05-2023 01:46 via bbc.co.uk

Chelsea win the Women's Super League for a fourth successive season with a 3-0 final-day victory at Reading, who are relegated.

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Premier League: What should you look out for on the final day?

27-05-2023 23:53 via bbc.co.uk

The 2022-23 Premier League season finishes on Sunday - and the battle to avoid relegation looks set to provide the main drama.

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Paris St-Germain: Historic title despite toxic backdrop the end for Lionel Messi & Neymar

27-05-2023 23:20 via bbc.co.uk

Paris St-German have become the first club to win 11 Ligue 1 titles, but this summer is likely to bring big changes at Parc des Princes.

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Tom Lockyer: Luton Town's Jordan Clark says they 'had to win' after defender's collapse

27-05-2023 23:03 via bbc.co.uk

Luton's Jordan Clark says boss Rob Edwards told them to win the Championship play-off final for Tom Lockyer after the defender collapsed during the game.

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Bayern Munich beat Cologne 2-1 and Borussia Dortmund draw means Bayern are champions

27-05-2023 22:46 via bbc.co.uk

Bayern Munich win an 11th successive Bundesliga title as they overhaul Borussia Dortmund on the final day of the season.

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Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu: Luton Town midfielder's remarkable journey to the Premier League

27-05-2023 22:37 via bbc.co.uk

Luton midfielder Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu becomes the first player to go from non-league to the Premier League with the same club.

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Coventry City 1-1 Luton Town (5-6 pens): Hatters win shootout to reach Premier League

27-05-2023 21:57 via bbc.co.uk

Luton beat Coventry 6-5 on penalties after a 1-1 draw at Wembley to win promotion to the Premier League for the first time.

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Emma Hayes: Relief season over as 'hardest yet' ends in Chelsea winning WSL title

27-05-2023 21:44 via bbc.co.uk

Emma Hayes has got used to that winning feeling, but Chelsea's latest Women's Super League title - their fourth in a row - brought a new sense of relief.

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Rachel Daly: How Aston Villa striker surpassed all expectations as striker

27-05-2023 21:12 via bbc.co.uk

Rachel Daly, winner of the 2022-23 Women's Super League Golden Boot, has surpassed all expectations this season - even those of her own manager.

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Chelsea win WSL: Secrets of Emma Hayes' title successes as Blues claim fourth in row

27-05-2023 18:05 via bbc.co.uk

After Chelsea secure their fourth Women's Super League title in a row, we take a closer look at the secrets of their success.

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Liverpool 0-1 Manchester United: Lucia Garcia scores winner In final game of WSL season

27-05-2023 17:52 via bbc.co.uk

Watch Women's Super League highlights as Lucia Garcia scores the winner for Manchester United against Liverpool.

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Hearts 1-1 Hibernian: Lee Johnson & Steven Naismith react after touchline bust-up

27-05-2023 17:49 via bbc.co.uk

Watch angry scenes at full-time as Hearts edge Hibernian to fourth in Scottish Premiership with an Edinburgh derby draw.

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Celtic: Watch Ange Postecoglou speech as he leads trophy party

27-05-2023 17:03 via bbc.co.uk

Ange Postecoglou addresses the Celtic support as his team lift the Scottish Premiership trophy once more.

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Carlisle v Stockport: Experience key in League Two play-off final - County boss Dave Challinor

27-05-2023 14:58 via bbc.co.uk

Stockport boss Dave Challinor believes previous Wembley experience could be key in Sunday's League Two play-off final against Carlisle.

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Women's Scottish Cup final: Celtic v Rangers in historic Hampden showdown

27-05-2023 14:24 via bbc.co.uk

BBC Sport previews Celtic and Rangers meeting for the first time in the Women's Scottish Cup final on Sunday.

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Everton, Leicester City or Leeds United? Who will be relegated from the Premier League?

27-05-2023 13:57 via bbc.co.uk

Football Focus pundits Martin Keown and Glenn Murray debate which of Everton, Leicester City and Leeds United will be relegated on the final day of the Premier League season.

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Lionel Messi: Destiny - new BBC documentary relives 2022 World Cup

27-05-2023 07:24 via bbc.co.uk

Watch the trail for a new BBC documentary - Lionel Messi: Destiny - which relives Argentina's 2022 World Cup triumph.

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Football Daily | Frank Lampard, Emma Hayes and a tale of two Chelseas

26-05-2023 17:23 via theguardian.com

Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!When Frank Lampard was appointed as Chelsea interim manager for the remainder of the season following Graham Potter’s dismissal in early April, he seemed bullish about his chances of making a success of the job. “I am confident in myself,” he rabble-roused. “I have a good understanding of the squad. I’ll do my utmost in this period coming up to give [the fans] what they want with my own hard work.” And while t

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Allardyce calls in Leeds legends to prepare squad for final-day decider

26-05-2023 16:58 via theguardian.com

Gray, McAllister and Strachan among those to speak to squadLeeds must beat Spurs on Sunday and hope results go their waySam Allardyce has called on the services of some of Leeds United’s greatest players to ready his squad for the game that will determine whether they stay in the Premier League. Leeds know only victory against Tottenham at Elland Road on Sunday will give them a chance of survival. But that will not be enough if Everton beat Bournemouth or if Leicester, hosting West Ham, ma

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Pep Guardiola ‘not optimistic’ that racism problem in Spain will improve

26-05-2023 16:40 via theguardian.com

La Liga should learn from ‘strict’ Premier League, says GuardiolaAbuse of Vinícius Júnior has shone spotlight on racism in SpainPep Guardiola is not hopeful the racism situation in Spain will improve after Vinícius Júnior was subjected to abuse during Real Madrid’s match at Valencia.Vinícius threatened to leave the pitch after being targeted with monkey chants. Valencia were given a partial stadium ban for five matches, fined €45,000 (&po

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Leicester and Reading battle for title of WSL’s great escape artists

26-05-2023 13:45 via theguardian.com

Relegation will be decided on final day and Reading must beat Chelsea to have a chance of denying Leicester historic survivalA dramatic final day of the WSL season awaits with all eyes focused on the action at both ends of the table. Describing the survivors of a relegation battle as having made a “great escape” seems cliched but it is an accurate representation in these circumstances – for whoever stays up out of Leicester and Reading, the achievement will be remarkable. The s

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Roberto Firmino at Liverpool: Watch his best Premier League moments

26-05-2023 13:27 via bbc.co.uk

Watch some of Roberto Firmino's greatest Premier League moments for Liverpool as the Brazilian prepares to leave Anfield at the end of the season.

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Manchester United can be Champions League contenders, insists Fernandes

26-05-2023 13:00 via theguardian.com

United have the quality to compete next season, says midfielderWin against Liverpool in August ‘changed everything’ for clubBruno Fernandes insists Manchester United can be competitive in the Champions League after qualification was sealed with Thursday’s 4-1 defeat of Chelsea. United were knocked out by Sevilla in the quarter-finals of the Europa League this season but the midfielder has no concerns regarding their prospects.“Every team that competes in the Premier Leagu

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Youssouf Fofana: pizza delivery boy to the World Cup … and Premier League?

26-05-2023 12:23 via theguardian.com

The young Monaco midfielder has taken an unconventional path in his career and could be on the move again this summerBy Luke Entwistle for Get French Football NewsYoussouf Fofana is not the only player to have graduated from the concrete pitches of the Île-de-France to the France team, but few have followed such an unconventional path. The Monaco midfielder is the embodiment of the idea that maturity is not measured in years but in experience. When he joined Strasbourg at 18, he had alread

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Ivan Toney repeatedly bet on own club and tried to conceal gambling, FA finds

26-05-2023 12:06 via theguardian.com

Striker had 29 bets on games involving his parent or loan clubBrentford player’s ban was reduced owing to gambling addictionIvan Toney repeatedly bet on matches involving his own team and would have received a ban of longer than eight months had he not been diagnosed with a gambling addiction, the written reasons of his case, published by the Football Association, have shown.The Brentford striker has been suspended by the FA from playing until January 2024 and cannot train with his teammat

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Being a Coventry fan used to mean chaos and hurt – now it’s time to celebrate | Jonny Weeks

26-05-2023 11:45 via theguardian.com

With my club on the verge of a remarkable return to the Premier League, I’m ready to bury the hurt of the bad timesQueueing at the luggage drop at Sydney airport in Australia in 2017, I glanced around and wondered whether any other expats were as desperate as I was. To watch a game of football I was embarking on a 21,000-mile round trip to and from the UK and sacrificing a few thousand pounds – not to mention my environmental conscience. This wasn’t just any game, of course. Th

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‘This club belongs in the Champions League': Ten Hag reflects on Manchester United season – video

26-05-2023 10:33 via theguardian.com

Erik ten Hag said Manchester United’s Champions League place was 'something like' winning a trophy due to the difficulty of the Premier League after qualification was sealed with Thursday’s 4-1 win over Chelsea: 'Due to the Premier League’s toughness. This club belongs in the Champions League. It’s not easy in the Premier League as a lot compete for that. It’s massive when you get it done. We’re still not where we want to be but we’re back in the Champio

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Kelly Smith: ‘This WSL title will be extra special – Chelsea know they’re being hunted’

26-05-2023 09:00 via theguardian.com

Former Arsenal striker is impressed with the resilience of Emma Hayes’ side and applauds ‘outstanding’ Manchester UnitedThe former Arsenal and England striker Kelly Smith knows how hard it is to win when there is a target on your back. Arsenal were perennial winners when Smith was a player there, across three stints between 1996 and 2017.England’s former record goalscorer, whose tally of 46 was passed by Ellen White last year, says that makes Chelsea’s march towards

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Mohamed Salah ‘devastated’ at Liverpool’s Champions League failure

26-05-2023 01:47 via theguardian.com

Forward says Liverpool have ‘no excuse’ for missing outJürgen Klopp’s men will be playing in the Europa LeagueMohamed Salah has revealed he is “devastated” at missing out on Champions League football and says Liverpool have no excuse for failing to claim a top-four finish.Manchester United’s 4-1 win over Chelsea on Thursday night meant Liverpool’s slim hopes of a Champions League place were extinguished after a disappointing season. Jürgen Klop

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Manchester United hammer Chelsea 4-1 to seal Champions League return

25-05-2023 23:06 via theguardian.com

To February’s Carabao Cup triumph Erik ten Hag adds the gilded prize of Champions League qualification, and his first year in charge of Manchester United could still end with FA Cup glory too.The coup de grace was applied by the irrepressible Bruno Fernandes in the closing stages. The Portuguese nutmegged Wesley Fofana, who clipped his ankle. The referee, Stuart Attwell, awarded a penalty: Fernandes took the spot-kick by waiting for Kepa Arrizabalaga to commit himself, then aimed the ball

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Slot machinations mean Spurs search for the right manager drags on | David Hytner

25-05-2023 20:48 via theguardian.com

With Feyenoord manager the latest linked name staying put, Daniel Levy’s lack of progress recruiting a figurehead is looking like a problemThere are offers – in football as in life – and there are offers – the kind that, as they like to say in the gangster movies, people cannot refuse. Tottenham were interested in making Arne Slot from Feyenoord their next manager and they made a few moves via their middle men and women, always confident that if it came down to personal t

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Docking points from clubs would deter racist fans, suggests La Liga president

25-05-2023 20:10 via theguardian.com

Javier Tebas wants increased powers to punish racist offendersPresident says he is yet to speak to Real Madrid’s Vinícius JúniorJavier Tebas has said La Liga should “certainly” consider docking points from clubs whose fans engage in racist behaviour, as he sought to regain control of the crisis that has engulfed Spanish football over the continued abuse of Vinícius Júnior.La Liga’s president followed an apology to the Brazil international with

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José Mourinho reveals ‘deep feelings’ for all his former clubs – except Tottenham

25-05-2023 20:00 via theguardian.com

Roma manager takes aim at Daniel Levy for timing of sackingMourinho ‘connected to all my clubs … except Mr Levy’s club’José Mourinho has taken a swipe at Tottenham and their chairman, Daniel Levy, by revealing Spurs are “the only [former] club in my career where I don’t have still a deep feeling”.The Roma manager made the comments in a press conference before next week’s Europa League final against Sevilla, where Mourinho is hoping to secur

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Jose Mourinho: Roma boss says Tottenham are only club he does not have connection with

25-05-2023 19:35 via bbc.co.uk

Roma manager Jose Mourinho says Tottenham are the only club he has managed, for which he does not have "deep feelings".

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Championship play-off final: Tom Lockyer ready to take Luton centre stage against Coventry

25-05-2023 19:21 via bbc.co.uk

Wales defender Tom Lockyer will go from World Cup "cheerleader" to Wembley centre stage when his Luton Town side take on Coventry City in Saturday's Championship play-off final.

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Vinicius Jr: Javier Tebas says La Liga could reduce racist incidents in six months

25-05-2023 19:01 via bbc.co.uk

La Liga president Javier Tebas says the amount of racist incidents in Spain could be reduced in six or seven months if they have the "necessary powers".

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Gillingham charged by FA over racist and sexist crowd abuse

25-05-2023 18:59 via bbc.co.uk

The Football Association charges Gillingham with three counts of misconduct after racist or sexist abuse from supporters.

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José Mourinho: 'I don't have deep feelings for Tottenham' – video

25-05-2023 18:42 via theguardian.com

The Roma manager José Mourinho said Tottenham is the only one of his former clubs 'he doesn't have deep feelings for'. He justified his comments to Spurs fan by saying 'probably because the stadium was empty, [it was] Covid times.' Mourinho, who was sacked days before the Carabao Cup final in 2021, then added: 'probably because Mr [Daniel] Levy didn’t let me win a final, win a trophy.'Mourinho, who is preparing his team to take on Sevilla in next week's Europa League final, expresse

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Jose Mourinho on Tottenham: 'I have a connection to every club, except Mr Levy's club'

25-05-2023 18:15 via bbc.co.uk

Roma manager Jose Mourinho says he has a "connection to every club" he has managed - except Tottenham Hotspur.

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Pepe Reina on Mikel Arteta at Barcelona: 'My snoring nearly cost us our relationship'

25-05-2023 18:13 via bbc.co.uk

Goalkeeper Pepe Reina reveals how his snoring cost Mikel Arteta "many sleepless nights" when they shared bunk beds at Barcelona's youth academy, La Masia.

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Football Daily | Guardiola’s lessons for Lasso and Manchester’s rich booze history

25-05-2023 17:41 via theguardian.com

Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!For those not clued into Ted Lasso, the fictional soccer manager from the USA! USA!! USA!!! and star of his self-titled show on the tellybox, you may have missed a deeply earnest cameo in said show this week from Pep Guardiola. As AFC Richmond took on Manchester City, Pep was gracious enough to tell the show’s protagonist: “Don’t worry about the wins or losses. Just help these guys be the best version of themselves on and off t

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Coventry City v Luton Town: Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu - from non-league to Premier League?

25-05-2023 17:06 via bbc.co.uk

Luton Town midfielder Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu is one game away from becoming the first player to go all the way from the National League to the Premier League with the same club.

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David Squires on … Central Coast Mariners going from rooted to revived

25-05-2023 17:00 via theguardian.com

Our cartoonist on the A-League Men grand finalists and the upcoming title-decider against Melbourne City Continue reading...

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Brilliant Brighton, Bundesliga duel and relegation battle – Football Weekly Extra

25-05-2023 15:59 via theguardian.com

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Lucy Ward and Paul MacInnes to discuss the Premier League, with Archie Rhind-Tutt joining to talk BundesligaRate, review, share on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Audioboom, Mixcloud, Acast and Stitcher, and join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter and email.Today: Brighton and Manchester City play out a high quality 1-1 draw that confirms Europa League football for the hosts next season – a brilliant achievement for Roberto De Zerbi’s side.

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Conor Gallagher on Chelsea's disappointing season: 'We've learned a lot mentally'

25-05-2023 15:42 via bbc.co.uk

Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher chats to MOTDx reporter Abbie McCarthy about the club's disappointing season and what the players have learned from the experience.

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Bundesliga title race: Will Borussia Dortmund end Bayern Munich's title dominance?

25-05-2023 14:45 via bbc.co.uk

BBC Sport travels to Germany to explore what it would mean if Borussia Dortmund could win the Bundesliga for the first time since 2012 and end Bayern Munich's 10-year run of titles.

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Tottenham manager search: Are Graham Potter, Brendan Rodgers, Luis Enrique and Julen Lopetegui on radar?

25-05-2023 13:48 via bbc.co.uk

It is more than eight weeks since Tottenham sacked Antonio Conte but who is in line for the job after Feyenoord boss Arne Slot rules himself out of contention?

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Women's World Cup: England's Sandy MacIver rules herself out

25-05-2023 12:51 via bbc.co.uk

England goalkeeper Sandy MacIver makes herself unavailable for selection for this summer's World Cup after injury ruins the end to her season.

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