German football club; won the German Cup final 3-0 against Stuttgart with Harry Kane scoring a hat-trick in May 2026.
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… Eternal will be the feeling, the people, the memories, the love I have for my Manchester City." News of the Catalan's impending departure was first reported on Monday.At that point, the former Barcelona and Bayern Munich boss was tight-lipped on his future as City missed out on t …
Pep Guardiola to step down as Manchester City managerThe Standard
… The 55-year-old arrived in England in 2016 as the most sought-after coach in world football following golden stints at Barcelona and Bayern Munich.During his 10 years at the Etihad, he has turned City into a ruthless winning machine in the world's richest league, backed by the cl …
Pep Guardiola: Catalan genius who changed footballCitizen Digital
… Because we can play next year trying as well to be in contention for trophies." - 'So happy and proud' - Villa last won a major continental trophy when they stunned Bayern Munich to win the 1982 European Cup. …
Emery urges Villa to use Europa triumph to fuel bold new eraCitizen Digital
… That famous European Cup final upset of Bayern Munich in 1982, secured by Peter Withe's goal in Rotterdam, has stood as the most iconic moment in Villa's 152-year history. …
Stylish Aston Villa win Europa League to end 30-year trophy droughtThe Standard
… Because we can play next year trying as well to be in contention for trophies."Villa last won a major continental trophy when they stunned Bayern Munich to win the 1982 European Cup. …
Emery urges Villa to use Europa triumph to fuel bold new eraCitizen Digital
… h({ mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); The 55-year-old arrived in Manchester in 2016 as the most sought-after coach in world football following golden stints at Barcelona and Bayern Munich …
Pep Guardiola: Catalan genius who changed footballCitizen Digital
Neuer set for return to Germany World Cup squad By AFP May 19, 2026 03:26 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter 03 January 2025, Bavaria, Munich: Soccer, Bundesliga, public training, FC Bayern Munich, training gr …
Neuer set for return to Germany World Cup squadCitizen Digital
… May 19, 2026 12:15 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter FILES) Bayern Munich's German head coach Julian Nagelsmann reacts during the German first division Bundesliga football match RB Leipzig vs FC Bayern Munich …
World Cup glory attracts superstar coaches into international battleThe Standard
… He added three more league titles in three seasons at Bayern Munich.A similarly short spell was expected when City lured him to the Premier League. …
Pep Guardiola to leave Man City at the end of the season - reportsCitizen Digital
Bayern Munich's record-breaking Bundesliga win in numbers By AFP May 16, 2026 08:41 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Bayern Munich won the Bundesliga for the 35th time this season. …
Bayern Munich's record-breaking Bundesliga win in numbersManuel Neuer will start in goal for Germany against Curacao in his fifth World Cup, coach Julian Nagelsmann confirmed on Saturday. The 40-year-old goalkeeper is making his first appearance for Germany in nearly two years after being brought out of international retirement.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manuel Neuer will start in goal for Germany against Curacao in his fifth World Cup, coach Julian Nagelsmann confirmed on Saturday. The 40-year-old goalkeeper is making his first appearance for Germany in nearly two years after being brought out of international retirement.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Canadian immigration officials have cautioned Kenyan football fans traveling to the 2026 FIFA World Cup that possessing a match ticket does not guarantee entry to Canada, and that all visitors must apply for visas separately for each of the three co-hosting nations — Canada, the United States, and Mexico. Officials urged prospective travelers to submit visa applications immediately due to anticipated demand as the tournament begins this week.
9 June 2026 · Capital News →
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.
9 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
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 →
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 →
After 14 years leading France to a World Cup victory in 2018 and a final loss to Argentina in 2022, Didier Deschamps plans to step down as France coach following the upcoming World Cup in North America. France currently top the world rankings and are among the leading contenders for final victory.
29 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
PSG's Georgian winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has become a key symbol of Luis Enrique's attacking side ahead of the Champions League final against Arsenal at the Puskas Arena in Budapest. The player, signed by Napoli from Dinamo Batumi in 2022 for around 10 million euros, brings improvisation and menace to PSG's already talented attacking lineup.
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 →
Pep Guardiola said he will call his Manchester City successor to offer advice after ending his 10-year tenure at the club, which saw him win 20 trophies. Enzo Maresca, one of Guardiola's former assistants and ex-Chelsea boss, is reportedly set to take over.
25 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Pep Guardiola bid an emotional farewell to Manchester City after a 2-1 defeat by Aston Villa on Sunday, ending his 10-season spell as manager in which he won 20 trophies and made City the dominant force of English football.
24 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Bayern Munich defeated Stuttgart 3-0 in the German Cup final in Berlin on Saturday, with England captain Harry Kane scoring a hat-trick to earn Bayern a 21st cup success and 14th league and cup double. Bayern powerbroker Uli Hoeness called Kane the "best transfer we've ever made."
24 May 2026 · The Standard →
Manuel Neuer, 40, will miss Bayern Munich's German Cup final against Stuttgart on Saturday due to a recurring left calf injury, but the club's sporting director Max Eberl said the injury will not impact his participation in this summer's World Cup, for which Neuer was surprisingly recalled to Germany's squad.
23 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Bayern Munich's Vincent Kompany said former Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola gave him the belief to become a coach, calling the experience working under him a "gift."
23 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
David Alaba will depart Real Madrid at the end of the season when his contract expires. The 33-year-old spent five years at the club after joining from Bayern Munich, winning 11 trophies including two Champions Leagues and two La Liga titles in 131 appearances, though serious injuries limited his playing time.
23 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Pep Guardiola announced he will leave Manchester City following Sunday's match against Aston Villa, ending a 10-year tenure in which he won 20 trophies including six Premier League titles and the club's first Champions League. Guardiola cited concerns about lacking the energy required to continue leading the club, saying it needs fresh direction with its current squad.
23 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer will miss the German Cup final against Stuttgart on Saturday due to a calf strain. The 40-year-old, recently recalled to Germany's World Cup squad, has missed several games this season with recurring injuries.
22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ahead of the first-ever 48-team World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada, Citizen Digital examines five major players dealing with form and fitness concerns, including Kylian Mbappe, who arrives at the tournament after a difficult period at Real Madrid.
22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is widely reported to be in the final days of his tenure at the club, with Sunday's match against Aston Villa reportedly his last after a decade at the Etihad.
22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Bayern Munich play defending champions Stuttgart in the German Cup final on Saturday. A defeat would sour what Bayern consider one of their most promising seasons after being eliminated from the Champions League semi-finals by Paris Saint-Germain.
22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Pep Guardiola announced Friday he will step down as Manchester City manager after the season, having won 20 major trophies in 10 years, including six Premier League titles and the club's only Champions League. Enzo Maresca, formerly on Guardiola's City staff, has been reported as his likely successor.
22 May 2026 · The Standard →
Manchester City announced Friday that manager Pep Guardiola will leave the club after the final game of the season, a year before his contract ends. The 55-year-old Catalan coach leaves having collected 20 trophies in 10 years, including six Premier League titles and the club's first Champions League trophy in 2023.
22 May 2026 · The Standard →
Aston Villa defeated Freiburg 3–0 in the UEFA Europa League final in Istanbul, ending the club's 30-year trophy drought and winning their first major European prize in 44 years. Manager Unai Emery urged the club to use the triumph as foundation for an ambitious new chapter, with Villa having also qualified for next season's Champions League.
21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Aston Villa defeated Freiburg 3–0 in the Europa League final in Istanbul, with goals from Youri Tielemans, Emiliano Buendia, and Morgan Rogers. The victory ended Villa's 30-year trophy drought, securing their first silverware since the 1996 League Cup.
21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has called on the club to use their historic 3-0 Europa League final victory against Freiburg — ending a 30-year trophy drought — as the foundation for an ambitious new era in both the Premier League and European competition.
21 May 2026 · The Standard →
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, 55, is reportedly in his final days at the club after a decade of success in English football. The Catalan is widely reported to leave after Sunday's match against Aston Villa, though the club has made no official comment.
20 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manuel Neuer, who retired from international duty after Euro 2024, is set for a surprise return to Germany's World Cup squad as the number one option, German media reported. Coach Julian Nagelsmann has reportedly informed players that the 40-year-old will be included in the squad to be announced Thursday.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The 2026 World Cup has attracted elite coaches including Thomas Tuchel (England), reversing international football's struggle to compete with club game salaries. Tuchel, a former Bayern Munich, Chelsea and PSG boss, has been hired by the English Football Association to end their wait to win a major tournament since 1966.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
According to multiple reports, Pep Guardiola will step down as Manchester City manager at the end of the season after a trophy-laden decade in charge. Former Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca, who previously worked on Guardiola's staff at City, is reportedly in line to take over.
19 May 2026 · The Standard →
Bayern Munich won the Bundesliga for the 35th time this season, setting multiple records: they lost just one match, scored 122 goals (breaking the previous record of 101), averaged 3.59 goals per game, and led the table from the first matchday to the last.
16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →