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… He then led Manchester City to their first English league title since 1968 with a famous last-day victory over QPR in the 2011-12 Premier League season.
Mancini returns as coach of crisis-hit ItalyThe Standard
… Conte -- who has won the Serie A title with three different clubs and also the Premier League with Chelsea -- is back in the frame for the job of coaching the Euro 2020 champions according to la Gazzetta dello Sport. …
Pirlo bitter over debate that cost him Italy coaching jobCitizen Digital
… The 27-year-old won the Club World Cup and Conference League during four years with Chelsea, but the Blues failed to qualify for Europe next season after finishing 10th in the Premier League. …
Real Madrid move 'huge step' up, says CucurellaCitizen Digital
… Raya enjoyed an outstanding season at Arsenal, helping the Gunners to a first Premier League title in 22 years and reach the Champions League final. …
Raya relaxed despite Spain goalkeeper debateThe Standard
… Guardiola stepped down after winning six Premier League titles and the Champions League in his glittering decade at the Etihad Stadium.While Guardiola enjoyed remarkable success with City, Khaldoon said the emotional Spaniard constantly thought about resigning during low moments …
Guardiola quit '100 times' before leaving, says Man City chairmanThe Standard
… The 23-year-old was part of the Chelsea team which won the Europa Conference League and Club World Cup last season, and despite the Londoners' subsequent poor campaign, in which they finished a dismal 10th in the Premier League, Gusto has done enough to convince France coach Didi …
Chelsea's French star ready to attack World Cup with gustoCitizen Digital
… Arteta said all he was feeling was "pain", and admitted his Arsenal side, who won the Premier League this season, was not at the same level as the French champions who dominated the ball throughout. …
PSG best team in the world, admits Arsenal's Arteta after 'pain' of defeatCitizen Digital
… Kai Havertz gave the Premier League winners an early lead, but Ousmane Dembele's second-half penalty brought PSG level. …
Champions League heartbreak 'just the start' for Arsenal, says RiceCitizen Digital
… The Gunners have never won the trophy but after clinching the Premier League title for the first time in 22 years Mikel Arteta's side believe they can dethrone the French champions. …
Key talking points ahead of PSG v Arsenal Champions League finalCitizen Digital
… Arsenal depend on a staunch defence but Bukayo Saka's return from injury near the end of the season boosted Mikel Arteta's team as they clinched the Premier League title. …
Wing kings Kvaratskhelia, Saka can decide Champions League finalRoberto Mancini has been named head coach of Italy's national team for a second time, tasked with revitalizing the Azzurri after missing out on the last three World Cups. FIGC president Giovanni Malago announced the appointment, also revealing that technical director Roberto Maldini has been replaced by Claudio Ranieri.
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Roberto Mancini has been named head coach of Italy's national team for a second time, tasked with revitalizing the Azzurri after missing out on the last three World Cups. FIGC president Giovanni Malago announced the appointment, also revealing that technical director Roberto Maldini has been replaced by Claudio Ranieri.
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Former Italy playmaker Andrea Pirlo said on Monday he learned he is no longer a candidate for the national coaching job, expressing bitterness over the debate surrounding his candidacy. Pirlo had been favoured for the post after Italy failed to qualify for the World Cup for the third successive time, but questions about his limited coaching success and a contract with a Russian betting firm reportedly contributed to his withdrawal.
27 July 2026 · The Standard →
Marc Cucurella has left Chelsea to sign for Real Madrid for 55 million euros under Jose Mourinho, describing the move as a chance he could not refuse despite four years at Chelsea where he won the Club World Cup and Conference League.
19 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 →
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.
4 June 2026 · The Standard →
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 →
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 →
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.
31 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 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.
29 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner guided the club to the UEFA Conference League title with a win over Rayo Vallecano on Wednesday in Leipzig, his last match before departing. Glasner said his only plan was to celebrate and return to London with "a hangover," having won three trophies since taking charge in 2024.
28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Egyptian striker Mohamed Salah played his final match for Liverpool on Sunday, leaving as the club's third-highest all-time goalscorer with 257 goals. The 33-year-old, who will captain Egypt at the 2026 World Cup, played 74 minutes in a 1-1 draw with Brentford.
25 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 →
Liverpool manager Arne Slot said he and Mohamed Salah both want what is best for Liverpool after Salah took aim at the Dutchman on his way out of the club. Salah's nine-year spell at Anfield ends after Sunday's clash against Brentford.
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 →
Manchester United rewarded Michael Carrick with a permanent head coach contract after he guided the club to third place in the Premier League and Champions League qualification following his interim appointment in January.
22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal won the Premier League for the first time since 2004 after Manchester City drew 1-1 at Bournemouth on Tuesday. Manager Mikel Arteta, who has been in charge for six-and-a-half years, was barbecuing alone in his garden when the title was clinched.
22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester United appointed Michael Carrick as permanent head coach after he led the club to a third-place Premier League finish and Champions League qualification in five months as interim manager following Ruben Amorim's sacking in January.
22 May 2026 · The Standard →
Eight Arsenal fans were each fined Ksh 500 by an Eldoret court after pleading guilty to drunkenness and disorderly conduct during street celebrations following Arsenal's Premier League title win—their first since the 2003/04 season.
21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Bernardo Silva, 31, says it is time for a new generation to take the lead at Manchester City as his nine-year contract expires at the end of the season. In a farewell interview, Silva said his generation won a lot but felt the club had been unlucky not to win more Champions League titles.
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 →
Arsenal secured their first Premier League title in more than two decades after Manchester City's 1-1 draw with Bournemouth gave the Gunners an unassailable four-point lead. Bukayo Saka said critics were "not laughing at us anymore" as players and supporters gathered to celebrate the achievement.
20 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A viral social media post claiming the Botswana government had declared a public holiday for Arsenal supporters was dismissed as fake by the ruling administration's official pages, which displayed a "FAKE" stamp across the fabricated press release.
20 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tottenham Hotspur, one of English football's traditional 'Big Six' clubs, lost 2–1 to Chelsea and must avoid relegation on the final day of the season; midfielder James Maddison said the situation is "a little bit embarrassing" for the club, which will need a win or likely a draw against Everton to guarantee their top-flight status.
20 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal clinched their first Premier League title in 22 years on May 19, 2026, after Manchester City were held to a 1-1 draw by Bournemouth. Players and thousands of fans celebrated at Emirates Stadium, with some lighting fireworks and flares.
20 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal were crowned Premier League champions after Manchester City drew 1-1 with Bournemouth, ending a 22-year wait and securing the title with one game remaining. The article examines key factors in the Gunners' triumph under Mikel Arteta, including goalkeeper David Raya's clean-sheet record.
20 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal have been crowned Premier League champions after a 22-year wait, with Manchester City held to a 1-1 draw by Bournemouth. Arsenal finished as champions after their 1-0 win over Burnley on Monday, ending a six-year trophy drought and moving five points clear of City.
20 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal beat Burnley 1-0 on Monday to open a five-point lead at the top of the Premier League, putting them on the brink of ending a 22-year wait for the title. The Gunners could be crowned champions as early as Tuesday if Manchester City fail to win at Bournemouth, or they could secure it with a victory at Crystal Palace on Sunday.
19 May 2026 · The Standard →
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 →
Arsenal beat Burnley 1-0 to open a five-point lead at the top of the Premier League and move within one win of their first title in 22 years. Kai Havertz scored the goal, and Arsenal could be crowned champions as early as Tuesday if Manchester City fails to win at Bournemouth.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →