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AS Monaco impressively defeat Lyon to secure Champions League qualification
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AS Monaco impressively defeat Lyon to secure Champions League qualification

Takumi MINAMINO of AS Monaco and Ainsley MAITLAND-NILES of Olympique Lyonnais during the Ligue 1 MCDonald's match between Monaco and Lyon on May 10, 2025 at Stade Louis II in Monaco, Monaco. (Photo by Johnny Fidelin/Icon Sport via Getty Images) AS Monaco secured their place on the Ligue 1 podium and in next season’s UEFA Champions League thanks to a superb 2-0 victory against Olympique Lyonnais on a festive evening at the Stade Louis II. In a warm atmosphere for the last home match of the season, AS Monaco got the job done against a tough opponent. Thanks to goals from Takumi Minamino and Denis Zakaria, the Red and Whites have now claimed a place on the podium and thus validated their ticket for next term’s Champions League. Prince Albert II and President Dmitry Rybolovlev wer...
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Harry Kane scores in comfortable win for Champions Bayern
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Harry Kane scores in comfortable win for Champions Bayern

MUNICH, GERMANY - MAY 10: Harry Kane of FC Bayern Muenchen lifts the Meisterschale trophy as Bayern Muenchen celebrates its league title victory after the Bundesliga match between FC Bayern München and Borussia Mönchengladbach at Allianz Arena on May 10, 2025 in Munich, Germany. Harry Kane scored as newly crowned Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich beat Borussia Monchengladbach in Thomas Muller's last home game for the club. With 31 minutes played, Michael Olise cut inside before aiming a shot towards the top corner that was headed in by Kane for his 25th Bundesliga goal of the season. French winger Olise completed the victory in the 90th minute with a clever flicked finish into the bottom corner from Leroy Sane's pass. Kane was restored to the starting line-up after serving a one-match...
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Messi scores, but short-handed Inter Miami blown out at Minnesota United 4-1
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Messi scores, but short-handed Inter Miami blown out at Minnesota United 4-1

ST.PAUL, MN - MAY 10: Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF in front of Tani Oluwaseyi #14 of Minnesota United FC during a game between Inter Miami CF and Minnesota United FC at Allianz Field on May 10, 2025 in St.Paul, Minnesota. Bongokuhle Hlongwane, Anthony Markanich and Robin Lod each scored goals to lead Minnesota United to a 4-1 victory over Inter Miami on Saturday afternoon in St. Paul, Minn. Minnesota (6-2-4, 22 points) won its second consecutive MLS match and third in a row across all competitions. The Loons handed Inter Miami (6-2-3, 21 points) its most lopsided loss in league play this season. Miami played without forward Luis Suarez, who did not make the trip due to personal reasons, and without left winger Fafa Picault due to illness. Lionel Messi scored his sixth goal th...
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Empoli 2-1 Parma: Anjorin magic ends five-month negative streak
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Empoli 2-1 Parma: Anjorin magic ends five-month negative streak

EMPOLI, ITALY - MAY 10: Tino Anjorin and Ola Solbakken of Empoli FC celebrate the victory after the Serie A match between Empoli and Parma at Stadio Carlo Castellani on May 10, 2025 in Empoli, Italy. It was a tough slog against a Parma side down to 10 men for an hour, but Empoli gave themselves hope with their first Serie A victory of 2025, decided by Jacopo Fazzini and Tino Anjorin strikes. This was a big relegation battle, as the Tuscans were desperate in penultimate place, while the Ducali saw their status waver after a home defeat to Como. Lorenzo Colombo was suspended following his controversial red card against Lazio, joining injured Youssef Maleh, Christian Kouame, Pietro Pellegri, Nicolas Haas, Szymon Zurkowski and Saba Sazonov on the absentee list. At least there was some goo...
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Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone reacts to Alexander Sorloth goal blitz
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Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone reacts to Alexander Sorloth goal blitz

MADRID, SPAIN - MAY 10: Alexander Sorloth of Atletico Madrid celebrates 3-0 with Koke of Atletico Madrid during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Atletico Madrid v Real Sociedad at the Estadio Civitas Metropolitano on May 10, 2025 in Madrid Spain. Atletico Madrid secured Champions League qualification once again on Saturday – and they did it in spectacular fashion. Real Sociedad were swept aside at the RiyadhAir Metropolitano, with Los Colchoneros winning 4-0. And the man of the moment for Atleti was Alexander Sorloth, who scored all four goals – and in the opening 30 minutes. His hat-trick came inside the first 11 minutes, with those three goals coming in the space of three minutes and 57 seconds, which is a new La Liga record. As per MD, Atleti head coach Diego Simeone spoke on Sorl...
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Southampton shut out Man City to move past record low point total
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Southampton shut out Man City to move past record low point total

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - MAY 10: Erling Haaland of Manchester City is challenged by Jack Stephens and Jan Bednarek of Southampton during the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Manchester City FC at St Mary's Stadium on May 10, 2025 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) Relegated Southampton shut out lifeless Manchester City to move past the Premier League record low mark of 11 points with a goalless draw at St Mary's. This season's Saints are now up to 12 points to ensure Derby County's record low from the 2007-08 season remains intact for at least another year. City could have moved level on points with second-placed Arsenal with a win but served up a dismal attacking display a week before their FA Cup final against Crystal Palace. They stay in third pl...
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Brighton win at Wolves to maintain European bid
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Brighton win at Wolves to maintain European bid

WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - MAY 10: Danny Welbeck of Brighton & Hove Albion scores his team's first goal from the penalty spot during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers FC and Brighton & Hove Albion FC at Molineux on May 10, 2025 in Wolverhampton, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) Brighton maintained their push for a place in Europe next season with a 2-0 win over Wolves at Molineux. Danny Welbeck scored from the penalty spot before half-time, and substitute Brajan Gruda grabbed his first goal for the club late in the second half. Matheus Cunha came closest to scoring for Wolves when his hooked shot brought a superb save out of Bart Verbruggen. The Seagulls lie in ninth place, level on points with Brentford one place above them in the Premier Lea...
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Brentford beat Ipswich to keep alive European hopes
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Brentford beat Ipswich to keep alive European hopes

IPSWICH, ENGLAND - MAY 10: Kevin Schade of Brentford runs with the ball whilst under pressure from Jack Taylor and Axel Tuanzebe of Ipswich Town during the Premier League match between Ipswich Town FC and Brentford FC at Portman Road on May 10, 2025 in Ipswich, England. European hopefuls Brentford beat already relegated Ipswich Town at Portman Road to make it four successive wins in the Premier League. The in-form Bees' winner came from their first attempt on goal when Kevin Schade, who scored twice in last weekend's 4-3 win over Manchester United, sent a looping header into the far corner from Bryan Mbeumo's corner. Mikkel Damsgaard dragged a shot narrowly wide of the far post in first-half stoppage time, while Ipswich goalkeeper Alex Palmer denied Yoane Wissa and Schade in the secon...
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Postecoglou ‘hopeful’ Son will return for Spurs against Palace
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Postecoglou ‘hopeful’ Son will return for Spurs against Palace

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 10: Ange Postecoglou, Manager of Tottenham Hotspur, shakes hands with Son Heung-Min of Tottenham Hotspur as he leaves the field after being replaced by substitute Mathys Tel of Tottenham Hotspur during the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 Quarter Final First Leg match between Tottenham Hotspur and Eintracht Frankfurt at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on April 10, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) Ange Postecoglou says he is "half hopeful" that captain Son Heung-min will return on Sunday as he makes plans for Tottenham's showdown with Manchester United in the Europa League final. South Korea international Son, 32, has missed the club's past seven fixtures with a foot injury, including both legs of Tottenham's 5-1 aggregate win against Norweg...
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Nuno provides Murillo and Hudson-Odoi injury updates ahead of Leicester City clash
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Nuno provides Murillo and Hudson-Odoi injury updates ahead of Leicester City clash

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 21: Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo applauds the fans at the end of the match during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur FC and Nottingham Forest FC at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on April 21, 2025 in London, England. Nottingham Forest head coach Nuno Espirito Santo hopes Murillo will be fit for their important encounter with Leicester City. The clash scheduled at the City Ground on Sunday (2.15pm kick-off) is big as the Reds, facing a dip in form, host their relegated local rivals. With their Champions League ambitions wavering and just three games remaining, Forest aim to secure a top-five finish. Encouragement was drawn from Forest's improved display during their 1-1 draw at Crystal Palace on Monday night, yet concerns loom over an ...
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Wolves vs Brighton injury news as 5 out and 1 doubt
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Wolves vs Brighton injury news as 5 out and 1 doubt

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 05: Solly March of Brighton & Hove Albion looks on during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace FC and Brighton & Hove Albion FC at Selhurst Park on April 05, 2025 in London, England. Solly March will play no further part in Brighton’s Premier League season after undergoing knee surgery. March sustained a serious knee injury in October 2023 and missed the rest of the season, with his fitness issues also limiting him to just 10 appearances this term. The 30-year-old winger started the 3-2 victory over West Ham on April 26, but that will be his final contribution this term with three matches remaining. “Unfortunately Solly will be out for the rest of the season. Hopefully he will be back for pre-season,” boss Fabian Hurzeler said. “It’s not a new injury...
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Europe-chasing Milan rallies again to beat Bologna 3-1 in Serie A
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Europe-chasing Milan rallies again to beat Bologna 3-1 in Serie A

MILAN, ITALY - MAY 09: Santiago Gimenez of AC Milan scores gaol during the Serie match between Milan and Bologna at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on May 09, 2025 in Milan, Italy. Santiago Gimenez scored twice and had a goal disallowed as AC Milan rallied to beat Bologna 3-1 in Serie A on Friday and keep alive its hopes of European soccer next season. It was the second game in row in which Milan has come from behind to secure three points. Milan is eighth in the Italian league, a point above Fiorentina and two points behind a faltering Bologna. The top four will go into the Champions League and the fifth- and sixth-placed teams qualify for the Europa League and Europa Conference League, respectively. Juventus is fourth with 63 points, the same as the two teams behind it, Roma and Lazio. Bolog...
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Fulham boss Silva refuses to rule out Saudi switch
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Fulham boss Silva refuses to rule out Saudi switch

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - APRIL 26: Marco Silva, manager of Fulham reacts on the touchline during the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Fulham FC at St Mary's Stadium on April 26, 2025 in Southampton, England. Silva has one year left on his contract with the Cottagers and reports claimed he is a target for the Saudi Pro League side. The 47-year-old has been in charge at Fulham for four years and the west Londoners are currently 11th in the Premier League. "Being a manager means you have to be open to everything with what the market can give you, but the last few years is clear about what my ambitions are," Silva told reporters on Friday. "I don't close doors to something like that, I'm not saying I won't work outside of Europe, it can happen in the future." Silva is also sai...
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James Maddison admits he is ‘gutted’ he will miss Europa League final
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James Maddison admits he is ‘gutted’ he will miss Europa League final

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 1: Tottenham Hotspur's James Maddison during the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 Semi Final First Leg match between Tottenham Hotspur and FK Bodo/Glimt at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on May 1, 2025 in London, England. Tottenham star James Maddison has expressed his frustration at missing the Europa League final due to injury.Ange Postecoglou's side secured their place in the final on Thursday night as they won 2-0 away to Bodo/Glimt to give them a 5-1 victory on aggregate. Tottenham will take on Manchester United in an eagerly-anticipated all-English final in Bilbao on May 21. However, Maddison will not be able to feature as he has been ruled out for the rest of the season with a knee injury.Maddison sustained the problem during the first leg against Bodo/Glimt -...
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Xabi Alonso confirms Bayer Leverkusen exit before expected Real Madrid move
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Xabi Alonso confirms Bayer Leverkusen exit before expected Real Madrid move

Xabi Alonso of Bayer 04 Leverkusen gestures during the Champions League round of 16 match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and Bayern Munich at BayArena, Leverkusen, Germany on March 11, 2025. (Photo by Ulrik Pedersen/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Xabi Alonso will leave Bayer Leverkusen at the end of the Bundesliga season, with the expectation he will take on the imminently vacant seat at Real Madrid. “We can let you know that this week the club and I, we have agreed that these two games are going to be my last two games as a Bayern Leverkusen coach,” Alonso told a Friday press conference. “We have been talking during this week that is always about the moment and now is the right moment to announce it.” After leading Leverkusen to an unbeaten Bundesliga title and a German Cup double...
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Barcelona star Lamine Yamal reveals his favourite players and grounds
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Barcelona star Lamine Yamal reveals his favourite players and grounds

Lamine Yamal right winger of Barcelona and Spain during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Semi Final Second Leg match between FC Internazionale Milano and FC Barcelona at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on May 6, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Lamine Yamal has revealed the two stadiums he would love to play football in and his two favourite players after the 17-year-old was announced as a global ambassador for Beats by Dre.‘There are so many I’ve yet to experience, especially outside of Europe, said Lamine, when asked what one stadium he’d love to play in. ‘In Europe, some of the iconic ones I'd like to play in are Old Trafford and Anfield,’ the Barcelona and Spain winger added. Asked who his favourite current player outside of Barcelona...
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Napoli Inquire About Liverpool Darwin Nunez
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Napoli Inquire About Liverpool Darwin Nunez

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 04: Darwin Nunez of Liverpool ahead of the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Liverpool FC at Stamford Bridge on May 04, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill - AMA/Getty Images) Napoli are going big-game hunting to reinforce their attack and will try to lure Jonathan David, Darwin Nunez, or another high-caliber striker, before settling for a young Serie A option, Alfredo Pedullà informs. The Partenopei have approached the entourage of the Canadian star recently. He and his camp have hefty demands, but the Scudetto contenders are willing to get close to them and insert a release clause in his contract.Napoli joined the scrum for David and started weighing Darwin Nunez. He’s likely to leave Liverpool at the end of the season. He hasn’t ...
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Champions League Club reportedly target Mathias Kvistgaarden
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Champions League Club reportedly target Mathias Kvistgaarden

COPENHAGEN, DENMARK - 2025/04/13: Mathias Kvistgaarden of Brøndby IF celebrates after scoring their first goal during the Danish 3F Superliga match between F.C. Copenhagen and Brøndby IF at Parken Stadium. Final score: F.C. Copenhagen 1 - 2 Brøndby IF Celtic are reportedly facing tough competition for Mathias Kvistgaarden this summer, with Bundesliga side Eintracht Frankfurt and Serie A club Bologna now showing interest in the Danish striker. Kvistgaarden, who has been linked with Celtic for a while, has been a target for years and continues to score goals in his homeland for Brøndby, making him an interesting target for Celtic following Kyogo’s departure. Campo Report from Denmark that Kvistgaarden’s agent, Ebbe Sand, recently held talks with Bologna. Sand was reportedly seen si...
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Pellegrini Injured In Training, Pisilli Likely to Take His Place Against Atalanta
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Pellegrini Injured In Training, Pisilli Likely to Take His Place Against Atalanta

Lorenzo Pellegrini of AS Roma plays during the Serie A match between US Lecce and AS Roma in Lecce, Italy, on March 29, 2025. (Photo by Gabriele Maricchiolo/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Thanks to last Sunday's 1-0 victory over Fiorentina and a helping hand from the Juventus-Bologna draw, Roma ended the weekend tied with the Old Lady for fourth place on the league table. While that was an extremely exciting development, don't start popping those celebratory bottles of champagne just yet. With Roma, Juventus, Bologna, and Lazio separated by one point and each chasing Italy's final Champions League place, Serie A fans are in store for a dramatic finish to the season. Given the practically non-existent margin for error, Claudio Ranieri will need all hands on deck as the Giallorossi...
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Tottenham reach Europa League final without Son Heung-min
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Tottenham reach Europa League final without Son Heung-min

Tottenham Hotspur have advanced to the final of the second-tier European club football competition without injured South Korean captain Son Heung-min. Spurs defeated the Norwegian side Bodo/Glimt 2-0 in the second leg of the semifinals of the UEFA Europa League at Aspmyra Stadion in Bodo, Norway, on Thursday (local time). The Premier League team reached the final on a 5-1 aggregate win, having taken the opening leg 3-1 at home last week. Spurs will face fellow English club Manchester United in the final at San Mames Stadium in Bilbao, Spain, at 9 p.m. on May 21 (4 a.m. on May 22, South Korean time).Spurs are now a win away from capturing their first trophy since winning the 2008 English Football League (EFL) Cup. This season, they were knocked out in the semifinals of the EFL ...
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