… Then they will turn their attention to winning a Champions League title for the first time when they face Paris Saint-Germain in the final in Budapest on May 30.
… rdiola, Man City and the 115 charges By Agencies May 20, 2026 11:24 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Manchester City's Spanish manager Pep Guardiola gestures on the touchline during the UEFA Champions League …
… New signings Eberechi Eze, Martin Zubimendi, Viktor Gyokeres, Noni Madueke, Piero Hincapie and Cristhian Mosquera have all made significant contributions to get Arsenal over the line in the Premier League and within one game of winning the Champions League for the first time. …
Arsenal win Premier League after Man City held by Bournemouth By AFP May 20, 2026 12:06 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Arsenal players celebrate winning the UEFA Champions League second-leg semi-final foot …
PSG's Dembele has treatment for leg issue before Champions League final By AFP May 19, 2026 06:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter PSG's French forward Ousmane Dembele takes part in the warm-up ahead of the …
… "Hopefully, there will be a few more of them." Carrick has won 11 of his 16 matches in charge to ensure United return to the Champions League next season after a two-year absence.
… window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); Both sides had secured their principal targets in recent weeks, with United set to return to the Champions League …
Roma near Champions League return with derby triumph By AFP May 17, 2026 04:43 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Roma's Italian defender #23 Gianluca Mancini celebrates scoring his team's second goal during t …
France forward Ousmane Dembele has defended captain Kylian Mbappe, saying criticism of the Real Madrid striker has become excessive as the national team prepares for the World Cup. Mbappe has faced scrutiny since joining Real Madrid in 2024, with criticism intensifying after the club failed to win La Liga or the Champions League.
France forward Ousmane Dembele has defended captain Kylian Mbappe, saying criticism of the Real Madrid striker has become excessive as the national team prepares for the World Cup. Mbappe has faced scrutiny since joining Real Madrid in 2024, with criticism intensifying after the club failed to win La Liga or the Champions League.
Toulouse authorities announced a curfew from 10:00 pm to 5:00 am for unaccompanied minors under 16 in the city center during "high-risk" World Cup matches, including those involving France, Morocco, Tunisia, and the Netherlands, following unrest during Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League celebration.
Paris Saint-Germain will begin defending their Ligue 1 title at home against Rennes in August, with a match against Marseille scheduled for September 20. The 2026/27 season concludes on May 29, 2027.
France coach Didier Deschamps praised Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise after he scored a hat-trick in a 3-1 World Cup warm-up victory over Northern Ireland, with Deschamps saying the team will need Olise to perform at that level in the tournament.
France's record goalscorer Olivier Giroud has extended his contract with Ligue 1 club Lille by one season. The 39-year-old former Arsenal, Chelsea and AC Milan striker scored decisive goals including four in the Europa League in his first season with the club.
An opinion piece argues that Kenya's football failure, unlike its athletics success, stems from lack of systematic development rather than talent scarcity. The author proposes a Kenya Premier League where each of the 47 counties fields a team to build the sport's foundation.
Dutch football club Feyenoord has sacked manager Robin van Persie after one-and-a-half years following a frustrating season in which they finished 19 points behind champions PSV Eindhoven but secured second place and Champions League football for next season.
Kennedy Mutiso, 29, Stanley Muthungu, 22, and Charles Mutiso, 25, were beaten and set ablaze by a mob in Machakos town in the early hours of May 31 after a vehicle driver falsely claimed they were attempting to hijack him. The three had suffered burns covering between 90 and 95 per cent of their bodies.
Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak said Pep Guardiola thought about resigning "100 times" during low moments in his decade at the club before leaving at the end of this season after winning six Premier League titles and the Champions League.
Benfica confirmed that Real Madrid must pay 15 million euros to sign coach Jose Mourinho, as Real president Florentino Perez seeks to bring back the Portuguese manager 13 years after he left the club in 2013.
Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak revealed that Pep Guardiola considered quitting "100 times" during his 10 years as manager before finally stepping down after the season. Guardiola left after winning six Premier League titles and the Champions League, with the chairman noting that the manager's resignation threats during difficult periods were not always serious.
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.
Davide Ancelotti, son of Carlo and currently Brazil's assistant coach, has been appointed head coach of French club Lille on a two-year contract, a week after Bruno Genesio's departure. The 36-year-old previously spent six months as head coach of Brazilian outfit Botafogo and will be taking his second spell in that role.
France said nearly 900 people were arrested in riots that broke out after Paris Saint-Germain won the Champions League for a second consecutive year, with nearly 180 law enforcement officers injured. Celebrations were marred by clashes between youths and police, cars set on fire, and shops looted.
Former England midfielder James Milner has announced his retirement from football at age 40 after 24 seasons in the Premier League. Milner won three Premier League titles (two with Manchester City and one with Liverpool) and the Champions League with Liverpool in 2019, and holds the record for most Premier League appearances with 658.
Paris Saint-Germain beat Arsenal 4–3 on penalties in Budapest to claim their second consecutive Champions League title. The victory was marked by celebrations in Paris, though the festivities were marred by clashes between youths and police, looting, and dozens of police injured.
French authorities arrested 780 people across the country during celebrations of Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League victory over Arsenal, which were marked by violent clashes with police and a road accident that killed a young man. Around 22,000 police were deployed, with 57 security forces injured and 219 participants injured in France including eight seriously.
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.
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.
Arsenal lost the UEFA Champions League final to Paris Saint-Germain 4-3 on penalties in Budapest, with Kai Havertz scoring early for the Gunners and Ousmane Dembele equalizing from a second-half penalty. Declan Rice said the defeat is "just the start" and believes Arsenal will eventually conquer Europe.
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.
England captain Harry Kane, 32, is preparing for a third World Cup with the goal of ending his country's 60-year wait for a major trophy. This season he won the Golden Shoe for the second time, scoring 36 times in 31 appearances for Bayern Munich.
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.
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.
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.
Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain face off in the Champions League final in Budapest, with the match potentially decided by the performances of their star wingers—Bukayo Saka for Arsenal and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia for PSG, who has scored 10 goals in the competition including seven in the knockout phase.
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.
Erling Haaland propelled Norway to qualification for the World Cup for the first time in 28 years. The Manchester City striker scored 16 goals in a qualification campaign that saw Norway win eight consecutive matches and score 37 goals total, with the squad also featuring Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard.
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.
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.