Leeds draw leaves Spurs in relegation peril By AFP May 12, 2026 07:03 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Tottenham Hotspur's Dutch midfielder #07 Xavi Simons scores their third goal from the penalty spot durin …
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… He's been amazing." Villa were beaten in their previous three matches in all competitions, including a 1-0 first leg defeat at Forest and a 2-1 loss to lowly Tottenham on Sunday. …
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Spurs boss De Zerbi shrugs off criticism of win over weakened Villa By AFP May 08, 2026 02:02 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Tottenham Hotspur's Italian head coach Roberto De Zerbi applauds fans on the pit …
… Tottenham host Leeds knowing a win, combined with dropped points for West Ham, would move them to within touching distance of safety after a tumultuous season.AFP Sport looks at three talking points ahead of the action: A major wobble from Arsenal allowed Manchester City back int …
Arsenal will kick off their Premier League title defence against promoted Coventry on August 21, with the 2026-27 season fixtures released Friday. The opening round also features Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola's debut at Newcastle, Manchester City's first game under new management against Bournemouth, and the return of Hull City and Ipswich to the top-flight.
Arsenal will kick off their Premier League title defence against promoted Coventry on August 21, with the 2026-27 season fixtures released Friday. The opening round also features Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola's debut at Newcastle, Manchester City's first game under new management against Bournemouth, and the return of Hull City and Ipswich to the top-flight.
The United States begins their World Cup campaign against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on Friday, June 12, 2026—their first finals game on home soil in 32 years. US head coach Mauricio Pochettino says success means winning the World Cup, not merely progressing from Group D.
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.
England head coach Thomas Tuchel said the team will not use scorching heat and vast travel distances between venues as excuses, ahead of a pre-tournament friendly against New Zealand in Tampa Bay, Florida.
Sacked Tottenham manager Thomas Frank has rejected job offers and instead chosen to spend his summer covering the World Cup and experiencing the Tour de France after being dismissed in February following a poor spell at the club.
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.
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.
Ghanaian midfielder Antoine Semenyo, now at Manchester City, is preparing for his second World Cup with Ghana under new coach Carlos Queiroz after a meteoric rise from a disappointing 2022 campaign where he played only 19 minutes across two substitute appearances.
South Korea captain Son Heung-min said he was "feeling great" ahead of the World Cup and confident in his ability to perform, despite scoring only two goals since joining Los Angeles FC in August and South Korea struggling with recent defeats to Ivory Coast and Austria.
Tottenham midfielder James Maddison praised manager Roberto De Zerbi for using his passionate personality to save the club from relegation. Tottenham sealed survival with a 1-0 win over Everton on the final day of the Premier League season, while West Ham were relegated to the Championship instead.
Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi has called on his team to play with "blood, character and spirit" as they face Everton on the final day of the Premier League season in a battle to avoid relegation for the first time in 49 years. A draw will likely secure Spurs' survival, as 18th-placed West Ham are two points behind with an inferior goal difference.
England's German head coach Thomas Tuchel said he has no fears after excluding prominent players including Phil Foden, Cole Palmer, and Trent Alexander-Arnold from his World Cup squad, stating his aim is to win the tournament.
Arsenal clinched their first Premier League title since 2003/04 after Manchester City drew 1-1 at Bournemouth on Tuesday, ending a long title wait under manager Mikel Arteta. The victory comes four years after the club finished 24 points behind City and missed Champions League qualification.
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.
Roberto De Zerbi has urged his Tottenham team to play with "courage and pride" as they seek to secure Premier League survival in Tuesday's match at Chelsea. Spurs, with two games left, are two points clear of 18th-placed West Ham with a game in hand, meaning a point would realistically secure safety.
West Ham manager Nuno Espirito Santo has called for greater consistency in VAR decisions after his side's goal was disallowed against Arsenal. The disallowance of Callum Wilson's stoppage-time equalizer prompted a complaint to the PGMOL, with West Ham arguing that unpunished fouls in the same phase of play should have resulted in a penalty.
Aston Villa beat Liverpool 4-2 on Friday, with Ollie Watkins scoring twice, to secure Champions League football. Liverpool slipped to fifth place and remain at risk of missing European qualification, with manager Arne Slot's future now in question.
Arsenal can go five points clear of second-placed Manchester City by beating relegated Burnley on Monday, as the Premier League title race enters its final stretch. City are on a 14-game unbeaten run but a 3-3 draw at Everton last week may prove decisive.
Former Harambee captain Victor Wanyama has transitioned from professional football and has already secured his UEFA 'B' coaching license. He is now preparing to sit for his UEFA 'A' license exams in London next month.
The Czech League Football Association handed Slavia Prague a record fine of 10 million koruna and ordered their stadium closed for four games after hundreds of fans invaded the pitch during a match against Sparta Prague on Saturday, forcing the game to be abandoned.
Tottenham drew 1-1 at home to Leeds on Monday, with Mathys Tel scoring but then giving away a penalty; the result leaves Spurs two points clear of 18th-placed West Ham with two games remaining.
Arsenal moved closer to the Premier League title with a 1-0 victory over West Ham, with Leandro Trossard scoring seven minutes from full-time. VAR disallowed a last-gasp West Ham equaliser by Callum Wilson for a foul on Arsenal's goalkeeper David Raya, a decision the article describes as hugely contentious and minimal contact.
Liverpool manager Arne Slot expressed confidence he can win back fan support by improving the team next season, following a disappointing campaign marked by a 1-1 draw with Chelsea and fan frustration over tactical decisions.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has called for his team to refocus on their "huge" Premier League clash at West Ham on Sunday after reaching the Champions League final. The Gunners can be crowned English champions for the first time in 22 years if they win their final three league games.
West Ham United manager Nuno Espírito Santo said his own future is not on his mind as he focuses on battling to save the club from relegation. The Hammers are in 18th place with three games remaining, and face leaders Arsenal on Sunday.
Aston Villa thrashed Nottingham Forest 4-0 in the Europa League semi-final second leg to reach the final, where they will face Bundesliga club Freiburg in Istanbul on May 20. Striker Ollie Watkins praised manager Unai Emery for orchestrating the side's run to the final, chasing their first major trophy since 1996 and first European prize in 44 years.
Arsenal are leading the Premier League title race and a win at West Ham on Sunday could clinch their first English title in 22 years, while Manchester City's recent 3-3 draw at Everton has damaged their chances. Tottenham host Leeds knowing a win combined with West Ham dropping points would move them towards safety.
Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi defended his side's 2-1 victory over Aston Villa, saying Tottenham's own injury crisis made Villa's decision to rest key players for their Europa League semi-final irrelevant. The win helped Tottenham move out of the Premier League relegation zone.
Arsenal are five points clear of Manchester City in the Premier League title race with matches remaining against West Ham, Burnley and Crystal Palace. A win at struggling West Ham on Sunday could all but seal Arsenal's first English title in 22 years, though the club faces potential danger at the London Stadium.
Bayern Munich lost to Paris Saint-Germain 1-1 in Wednesday's semi-final second leg, eliminating them 6-5 on aggregate. Coach Vincent Kompany said he was already motivated for next season's Champions League.