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… it for the opener, he'll be there for the second game," said Italian Ancelotti. window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); Former Barcelona …
Ancelotti says Neymar fit for 'first or second' World Cup matchCitizen Digital
… This was their second appearance in the competition's final, 20 years after the first in which they lost against Barcelona in Paris. …
PSG best team in the world, admits Arsenal's Arteta after 'pain' of defeatCitizen Digital
… Mikel Arteta's Premier League champions showed great resilience to take the game beyond 120 minutes in Budapest, but fell to a second final defeat, 20 years after their first against Barcelona in 2006. …
PSG beat Arsenal on penalties to retain Champions League titleCitizen Digital
… PSG have scored 44 goals in the tournament, one short of the record of 45 set by Barcelona in the 1999-2000 campaign. …
Key talking points ahead of PSG v Arsenal Champions League finalCitizen Digital
… Luis Enrique can become only the fifth manager to lift the trophy on three occasions if his team triumph at the Puskas Arena, after he won it with Barcelona in 2015 and then last season with PSG. …
PSG, Arsenal final has no favourite: Luis EnriqueThe Standard
… Mikel Arteta's Premier League champions showed great resilience to take the game beyond 120 minutes in Budapest, but fell to a second final defeat, 20 years after their first against Barcelona in 2006. …
PSG beat Arsenal on penalties to retain Champions League titleCitizen Digital
… It brought a first Premier League title in 22 years and a return to Europe's grandest stage after two decades away, following their 2006 final defeat by Barcelona in Paris. …
Arsenal aiming to dethrone dynasty-chasing PSGCitizen Digital
… The Barcelona legend somehow found another level three and a half years ago as he scored seven goals and set up three more in seven games, including a brace in the epic final in Doha against France - when he also converted his penalty in the shoot-out which gave Argentina the tro …
Can Messi deliver again for Argentina at his final World Cup?Citizen Digital
… urpass even the legend of Arsene Wenger's 2003-04 Invincibles.They face a formidable challenge in Budapest against Luis Enrique's outstanding PSG team -- a rare blend of eye-catching flair, intelligence and hard graft.Just as in 2006 when they lost to Frank Rijkaard's Barcelona …
Arsenal one win from history as PSG stand in their wayThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeArsenal coach Mikel Arteta and his Champions League final adversary, Paris Saint-Germain's Luis Enrique, share roots in Barcelona and an obsession with excellence, as their friendship turns to rivalry. …
When a friend becomes a foeReal Madrid announced the signing of Spanish defender Marc Cucurella from Chelsea for a reported fee of 55 million euros, on a contract until June 30, 2032. The 27-year-old left-back will join the club for six seasons.
15 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Real Madrid announced the signing of Spanish defender Marc Cucurella from Chelsea for a reported fee of 55 million euros, on a contract until June 30, 2032. The 27-year-old left-back will join the club for six seasons.
15 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Real Madrid have agreed a deal with Chelsea to sign Spanish left-back Marc Cucurella for 55 million euros ($63 million) after the World Cup, according to reports.
15 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
David Raya of Spain says the country is "in good hands" regardless of who starts in goal at the World Cup, as he competes with Unai Simon and Joan Garcia for the number one spot. Simon is expected to start despite Raya and Garcia's strong seasons at Arsenal and Barcelona respectively.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Five-time World Cup winners Brazil play surprise 2022 semi-finalists Morocco on Saturday in one of the standout group-stage matchups at the expanded 48-team tournament.
13 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
New York City has temporarily renamed streets after Thierry Henry and Pele ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which begins Thursday and will culminate in a final at MetLife Stadium next month. The ceremony at West 50th Street and 6th Avenue in Manhattan unveiled "Thierry Henry Way," according to city officials.
11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Spain's technical director Aitor Karanka said Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal is desperate to recover from a hamstring injury to participate in what he calls "his World Cup." The 18-year-old has not played since April 22, but Spain coach Luis de la Fuente hopes he will be fit for Spain's opening match against Cape Verde on Monday, though he is unlikely to start.
11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Benfica parted company with coach Jose Mourinho, who is close to returning to Real Madrid for a fee of 15 million euros, and announced an agreement with Fulham boss Marco Silva to replace him on a two-year deal.
10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Belgium striker Divock Origi, who scored memorable goals for Liverpool including two in a 4-0 Champions League semi-final comeback against Barcelona and in the final win over Tottenham Hotspur, has announced his retirement from football at 31.
8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Florentino Perez has been re-elected president of Real Madrid with 65 percent of votes from around 100,000 members, defeating challenger Enrique Riquelme. Jose Mourinho is expected to be announced as the club's new manager as early as Monday, returning to the Santiago Bernabeu after 13 years, with Madrid reportedly paying Benfica a 15 million euro release fee.
8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Florentino Perez has been re-elected president of Real Madrid with 65 per cent of votes, paving the way for Jose Mourinho to return as manager. Mourinho, 63, will return after 13 years away, with Madrid paying his current club Benfica a reported 15 million euro release fee.
8 June 2026 · The Standard →
Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal and Athletic Bilbao's Nico Williams, both recovering from hamstring injuries, will be available for Spain's World Cup opener against Cape Verde on June 15, coach Luis de la Fuente said. Osasuna's Victor Munoz is also expected to be fit for the match in Atlanta.
8 June 2026 · The Standard →
Brazil defeated Egypt 2-1 in a pre-World Cup friendly in Cleveland on Saturday, with goals from Endrick and Bruno Guimaraes. The victory capped Brazil's preparations ahead of their World Cup Group C opener against Morocco on June 13.
7 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Teenage Barcelona striker Lamine Yamal was named La Liga player of the year on Friday after helping the club win the title, recording 16 goals and 12 assists in 28 league games despite missing much of the first half of the campaign with groin issues.
6 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Zamalek's Hossam Abdelmaguid, 25, said his childhood dream of playing at the World Cup has come sooner than expected, as Egypt targets a deep run in North America. The defender aims to help Egypt achieve more than winning a World Cup match for the first time, and said the team will not be burdened by fan expectations despite being in Group G with Belgium, New Zealand, and Iran.
5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Morocco's recruitment of dual-national footballers, once a rare occurrence, has become central to the national team's sporting strategy and now accounts for the majority of players across age groups. The shift aims to help the Atlas Lions improve on reaching the semi-finals in 2022 and compete with leading football nations.
4 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Jose Mourinho has been lined up as a potential candidate in a Real Madrid election battle, with candidate Riquelme reportedly promising to bring in players including Haaland and Rodri.
4 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Enrique Dominguez, who coached Lionel Messi in youth football at Malvinas Argentinas in Rosario in 1999 when Messi was 12, resigned saying he had "already coached the best player in the world" and could now retire.
3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cristiano Ronaldo will participate in his sixth World Cup in 2026 at age 41, matching Lionel Messi's appearances at the tournament. Ronaldo has never won the World Cup despite reaching the semi-finals in 2006 and has since experienced two round-of-16 exits, a quarter-final defeat, and a group-stage elimination.
3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The 23-year-old Chelsea right back was selected for France's World Cup squad and will compete with Jules Kounde for the starting position. Gusto joined Chelsea from Lyon for a reported 30 million euros in 2023 and has earned nine caps since his international debut in 2023.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →
Paris Saint-Germain retained the UEFA Champions League title by defeating Arsenal 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in the final at Budapest on May 30, 2026. Coach Luis Enrique said the victory was "even bigger" than their maiden European title a year ago.
31 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said Neymar will likely recover from a calf strain in time for the opening World Cup match against Morocco on June 13, or at least by the second match. Neymar will miss Brazil's pre-World Cup friendlies against Panama and Egypt.
31 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta admitted that Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain are the best team in the world after Arsenal fell to defeat in the final on penalties following a 1-1 draw after extra-time. PSG won the Champions League for a second consecutive season with a 4-3 penalty shoot-out victory.
31 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Paris Saint-Germain won back-to-back Champions League titles by defeating Arsenal 4-3 on penalties following a 1-1 draw after extra time in Budapest, with Eberechi Eze and Gabriel missing from the spot. PSG became only the second team besides Real Madrid to win the competition in consecutive years.
30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Champions League holders Paris Saint-Germain face Arsenal in Saturday's final in Budapest. Arsenal, seeking their first Champions League trophy after winning the Premier League title for the first time in 22 years, aim to dethrone the French champions.
30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
PSG coach Luis Enrique said his team are not favourites to defend their Champions League crown in Saturday's final against Arsenal, noting that while PSG scored 44 goals this competition and Arsenal conceded six, finals tend to be close affairs and last year's 5-0 win over Inter Milan was exceptional.
30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Paris Saint-Germain won back-to-back Champions League titles, defeating Arsenal 4-3 on penalties following a 1-1 draw after extra time in Budapest. PSG became only the second team besides Real Madrid to win the competition in consecutive years in the Champions League era.
30 May 2026 · The Standard →
Arsenal aim to win the Champions League by defeating defending champions Paris Saint-Germain, who are chasing back-to-back titles in Budapest on Saturday under coach Luis Enrique.
29 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lionel Messi, who will turn 39 during the 2026 World Cup, continues as Argentina's talisman as they attempt to retain the trophy in North America after his 2022 Qatar triumph.
29 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal play Paris St Germain in the UEFA Champions League final on Saturday in Budapest, chasing their first European crown after winning the Premier League for the first time in 22 years. The match represents Arsenal's second Champions League final appearance, their first being in 2006.
29 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal's Mikel Arteta and Paris Saint-Germain's Luis Enrique, both Barcelona alumni and disciples of Pep Guardiola, face off tomorrow in Budapest. The two share a playing history at Barcelona and have followed similar coaching paths under Guardiola, who coached them both at Manchester City.
29 May 2026 · The Standard →